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

existence hidden.

Nyla owed Oliver so

hadn’t noticed Oliver’s

couldn’t keep accepting his kindness without reflecting on it. Maybe now was

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

gaze. She said quietly, “We should go, or we’ll be late for

reservation.”

the car first. I’ll buckle Buddy in,” Oliver

to spot a small teal box on

gift

seatbelt. He glanced over and replied, “Yes. See if you like

green glow immediately caught her eye. It was as if the purest

its inner brilliance. They resembled morning dew

you like them?”

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

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streetlight beside the car bathed her in a warm glow. Standing there, smiling, she looked serene and graceful, her eyes twinkling like stars. She