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.

immensely–allowing her to focus on her work

existence hidden.

owed

hadn’t noticed Oliver’s feelings–she

reflecting on it. Maybe now was

“As long

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

reservation.”

car first. I’ll buckle Buddy in,”

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

gift

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

and opened it. A deep, radiant green glow immediately caught her eye. It was as if the purest essence of nature had been

emerald perfectly cut to showcase its inner brilliance. They resembled morning dew resting on fresh leaves–vibrant, fresh, and full of

Do you like

beautiful, I love them.” Nyla took the earrings out and replaced the

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