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.

the years, he had helped her immensely–allowing her to focus on her work while

existence hidden.

owed Oliver so

hadn’t noticed Oliver’s

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

soft. “As long as

her gaze. She said quietly, “We should go, or we’ll

reservation.”

Get in the car first. I’ll buckle Buddy

small teal box on the passenger seat. She couldn’t help but look back at Oliver with a

a gift too?” she

just finished buckling Mason’s seatbelt. He glanced over and

immediately caught her eye. It was as if the purest essence of nature had been meticulously crafted

design was simple yet elegant, with each emerald perfectly cut to showcase its inner brilliance.

you like them?”

Nyla took the earrings out and replaced the pearl studs she was wearing.

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glow. Standing there, smiling, she looked serene and graceful, her eyes twinkling