Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 396

“Yes! I’ve loved him for so many years, and now I only have three months left to live. I can’t accept this!” Rebecca cried out, her voice breaking.

Nathaniel managed a wry smile. “And what about me? I’ve loved you for years. Why won’t you ever turn and look at me?”

He had always believed that as long as Rebecca was happy, that was enough. But seeing her heartbroken over Damon now felt like a vice around his chest, nearly suffocating him.

If she truly had only three months left, why couldn’t he at least try for himself?

Rebecca was momentarily stunned, clearly caught off guard.

After a long pause, she spoke softly. “Nathaniel, I’ve always considered you just a friend.”

want to be just your

frustration. “I’m your good friend’s

a shadow suddenly

Rebecca’s before she

one hand and the back of her head with the other, giving her no chance to

but gradually her resistance softened into pulling him closer. Their clothes

Damon were

that Nyla was the ex–wife of Damon’s nephew and that Damon had a

uncle, and the worst part is

divorced her because he knew she was

because he’s the CEO of Prospectus Technology doesn’t mean

online backlash was intense.