Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 448

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Damon nodded with a smile. “Alright. What would you like for lunch? I’ll bring it to you.”

Nyla was taken aback by Damon’s unexpectedly pleasant demeanor. She hesitated for a moment before replying awkwardly, “No need. I’ve bought groceries and will cook for myself.”

“Okay. If you’re free tonight, we-* Damon began.

“I’m not free,” Nyla interrupted, slamming the door in his face.

A trace of helplessness crossed Damon’s expression as he watched the door close. He then turned and left with a smile.

Once he was gone, Nyla took a moment to calm herself before returning to the living room to study.

In the aftemoon, Valarie came over.

“Nyla, why did you suddenly move back here? What if Gabriel comes looking for you again?” she asked.

the day. I need to start looking for a place of my own anyway. I can’t stay at

house for as long as needed. Knowing how proud Nyla was, though, she said,

Nyla shook her head. “No. I need to prepare for exams,

Nyla’s determination, Valarie knew she couldn’t be persuaded and decided not to press the issue

help you find a place. It has to have good security. Otherwise, I

agreed with

on a unit near Valarie’s villa, The security was excellent–access to both the residential area and the building required key cards, and even the elevators

satisfied with it, so

helped Nyla

a moving

ensure nothing was left behind -when they turned and saw Gabriel standing at

instinctively stepped in front of Nyla, her gaze cold as she addressed him. “Gabriel, if

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at Valarie and smiled. “Ms. Weir, you’ve misunderstood.

already in her bag. gripping the pepper spray tightly. If