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.

I have another

“Okay, then,” Melody conceded.

left, Nyla went straight to the parking lot to wait for Caroline

+25 BONUS

and Damon’s group to finish

lot, texting Nyla, she unexpectedly

a smile. “Ms. Lovell, we’re heading out for lunch. If you’re free, would you like

reading Nyla’s message, Caroline put away her phone and looked at Rebecca. “Thanks for the invitation, Ms. Austen, but I already have

flash of disappointment crossed Rebecca’s face, as if she regretted missing out. “Oh, that’s too bad. I was hoping to chat with you more. I

Rebecca genuinely wanted to be friends. Her real motive

her illness.

anything, you can always message me.

I’m not bothering you,”

all,” Caroline

they spoke, the elevator arrived. They all stepped inside, and Caroline pressed the button for the

continued chatting with Caroline about

elevator