Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 197

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Chapter 197

Damon’s gaze turned icy as if he could kill with a stare.

Phoebe felt a pang of guilt under his harsh scrutiny. However, as she gazed at her daughter in the ICU, uncertain of her fate, her anger reignited.

“Mr. Sumner, I’m not afraid of you. After all, my daughter is in this state. What do I have to lose?” she stated boldly.

Nyla stepped forward, looking up at Damon. “Uncle Damon, it’s natural for Mrs. Weir to be upset. She’s Valarie’s mother. I’m fine.”

Jonathan sighed and turned to Nyla. “Ms. Jayston, you should go home for now. I’ll let you know if Valarie improves.”

Although Nyla longed to stay, she realized her presence would only add to the tension.

“Okay,” she agreed.

Nyla took one last glance at Valarie through the glass, took a deep breath, and turned to leave. Instead of going home, she found a quiet bench in the hospital lobby.

you should go

stood firm. “And

I won’t be able to sleep

ensure she would be immediately

have someone watch over things and notify you immediately if Valarie wakes up.

head. “Uncle Damon, it’s okay. You’ve already done so much for me tonight. I-” Before she could finish, Damon unexpectedly bent down

Nyla instinctively wrapped her arms around his

hospital exit, she protested, ‘Uncle Damon, put me down. Even if you take me back, I’ll

remained silent, his expression grim as he strode

listening. “Uncle Damon, put me down! I said I don’t want to go

down at her, his eyes cold. “Staying here is just wasting time. The most important thing now is to get some rest and figure out

a few seconds, she spoke quietly. “Put me down. I

tible

right. Besides waiting for Valarie to wake up, she

this.

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anything more or put her down. He quickly walked

“Drive,” he ordered.