Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 516

Chapter 516

+25 BONUS

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

existence hidden.

Caroline, Nyla owed

wasn’t that she hadn’t noticed Oliver’s

on it. Maybe now was the time

looked at Nyla, his voice soft. “As long as Buddy is

affection in his eyes made Nyla avert her gaze. She said quietly, “We

reservation.”

the car first. I’ll buckle Buddy in,”

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

gift too?” she

had just finished buckling Mason’s seatbelt. He glanced over and replied, “Yes. See

it. A deep, radiant green glow immediately caught her eye. It

its inner brilliance. They resembled morning dew resting on fresh leaves–vibrant, fresh, and full of

Do you like

the earrings out and replaced the pearl studs she

12

+25 BONUS

Chapter 516

car bathed her in a warm glow. Standing there, smiling, she looked serene and graceful,