Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 257

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“Even if he’s my older brother, it doesn’t change the fact that he kidnapped Nyla,” Damon replied firmly.

Cindy’s eyes flashed with anger due to Damon’s unwavering defense of Nyla. “Damon, you’re defending Nyla because you like her. She’s just a woman–how can she be more important than your own brother?!”

“What?!” Marie turned sharply to look at Cindy, her face a mask of disbelief. “What nonsense are you spouting?! Have you lost your mind?!”

How could Damon possibly like Nyla? She was his nephew’s wife!

Richard’s expression grew grim, his gaze toward Cindy sharp.

Cindy, now resolute, bit her lip and continued. “Mom, I overheard Damon confess his feelings for Nyla when I visited her in the hospital once. I didn’t tell you before because I was worried you couldn’t handle it. But seeing Damon now ignoring his brother’s well–being for the sake of an outsider, I couldn’t keep it to myself anymore!”

Marie took a step back, collapsing onto the sofa, her expression dazed.

Nyla? How could he like

comment about Damon’s feelings for a married woman. She hadn’t understood it at the time, but

looked at Damon with a mix

as he

face, her eyes

housekeeper, Catherine Talbot, quickly stepped forward to

important. The doctor said you shouldn’t get angry,”

shoved her away. “How can

your knees! I

if she wasn’t a perfect match, I might have accepted it. But you’re in love with your nephew’s wife. Are you trying to

knelt with a straight back, his

fueled Marie’s anger. She pounded her

see that woman again! Even if she weren’t married to Clark, I’d never approve of you being with her. Not unless

up, his voice steady. “Mom,

raised her cane and struck him on the back,