Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 516

Chapter 516

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Mason nodded. “Yes, I missed you.”

Oliver’s smile widened, his gaze softening even more. “I missed you too, and I brought you a gift.”

As he spoke, he pulled out a set of books from behind him, almost as if performing a magic trick.

“Last time I saw you, you were reading this series at home, so I bought the original edition while I was abroad. Do you like it?” he asked.

Mason’s face lit up with joy. “Thank you, Uncle Oliver!”

He eagerly took the books and flipped through them, his usually calm expression finally revealing the youthful excitement of a child his age.

Nyla smiled wryly at Oliver. “You didn’t have to go through all that trouble. That must have been expensive.

Since moving to Capitarnia five years ago, it hadn’t taken long for Oliver to find her.

he had helped her immensely–allowing her to focus

existence hidden.

Caroline, Nyla owed Oliver

hadn’t noticed Oliver’s feelings–she

kindness without reflecting on it. Maybe now was the time to consider whether she should give him–and

soft. “As long as Buddy is happy, it’s

affection in his eyes made Nyla avert her gaze. She said

reservation.”

first. I’ll

the car door, only to spot a small teal box on the passenger seat. She

a gift

buckling Mason’s seatbelt. He glanced over and

immediately caught her eye. It was as if the

emerald perfectly cut to showcase its inner brilliance. They resembled morning dew

you like them?” Oliver

them.” Nyla took the earrings out and replaced the pearl studs she was wearing. “How do

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the car bathed her in a warm glow. Standing there, smiling, she looked serene and graceful, her eyes twinkling like stars. She was so beautiful that it took Oliver’s breath