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

existence hidden.

Caroline, Nyla owed Oliver so

that she hadn’t noticed Oliver’s feelings–she

reflecting on it. Maybe now was the time to consider

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

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

reservation.”

first. I’ll buckle Buddy in,” Oliver

car door, only to spot a small teal box on the

a gift

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

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

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

you like

out and replaced the pearl studs she was wearing. “How

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