Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 350

“Oh, okay,” Melody replied.

Nyla looked away, her expression calm. “Let’s go.”

Even after they left the venue, Melody remained visibly excited. Nyla, thank you so much for today! After listening to the conference, I’m even more determined to pursue a career in drug research.”

Seeing Melody’s flushed cheeks and bright, sparkling eyes, Nyla couldn’t help but smile. “What made you suddenly think of this?”

Previously, when their experiments kept failing, Melody had been noticeably down for a few days, feeling frustrated. Nyla had feared she might give up, but Melody persisted and now seemed even more committed to this path.

“I heard Caroline say that their experiments failed over a thousand times, but they still kept going. I think that’s amazing. I want to be like them–standing up there someday, sharing my experiences,” Melody gushed.

She looked a little embarrassed at this point. “I’ve never really stuck with anything before. Now I want to commit to drug research.”

Nyla nodded. “As long as you’ve thought it through.”

“Nyla, let me treat you to lunch later as a thank–you for bringing me to the conference,” Melody offered.

need. I have

“Okay, then,” Melody conceded.

to the parking lot to wait

+25 BONUS

half an hour for Caroline and Damon’s group to

texting Nyla, she unexpectedly ran into Damon’s group again at the

spoke gently with a smile. “Ms. Lovell, we’re heading out for lunch. If

her phone and looked at Rebecca. “Thanks for the invitation,

crossed Rebecca’s face, as if she regretted missing out. “Oh, that’s too bad. I was hoping

wanted to be friends. Her real motive was likely that Caroline’s drug research might help

her illness.

if you need anything, you can always message me. I’ll reply

as long as I’m

all,” Caroline assured

stepped inside, and Caroline pressed

continued chatting with Caroline

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