Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

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As they walked into the living room, Damon broke the silence. “Why did you accept the money instead of insisting on a public apology?”

Nyla replied, “Even if she apologized, it wouldn’t be sincere. Clark managed to persuade her to apologize privately because he doesn’t want this to go public. If I had kept insisting, it would have only backfired.”

Damon studied her. “So, your goal was always just the money?”

Nyla nodded. “Yes. If I had asked for the money myself, Clark might have accused me of extortion through his lawyers.”

Damon fell silent, his gaze distant as he pondered this. When he didn’t speak again, Nyla turned to head

back to her room.

After a few steps, Damon’s voice, tinged with resignation, came from behind her. “Nyla, if you just wanted the money, you didn’t have to scheme like that. You could have told me directly. I could have helped you.”

at him, her eyes filled with an unreadable emotion.

Clark’s terms before Damon to make him aware of her

better to part ways before she fell deeply

you think I’m someone who can’t discern

her lip. “I don’t think that. It’s just that, ultimately, Clark is your

are the one I care about. Never mind that Clark was at fault. Even if it were your mistake, I would still stand

Nyla blinked, her heart overwhelmed. She looked down and

in to look her in the eyes. “I care about you, so whatever I do for you, I won’t regret it. It’s not about whether it’s worth it because it’s

hands tightened subconsciously at her sides, and she instinctively looked away, unable to

you be

wasn’t like Clark. Once he decided on her, he

feeling a pang

and love Damon wholeheartedly, but she had outgrown the reckless optimism of youth. She no longer

love had become something she dared not

a desire within her a longing to love

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