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.

her immensely–allowing her to focus on

existence hidden.

Caroline, Nyla owed Oliver so

she hadn’t noticed

couldn’t keep accepting his kindness without reflecting on it. Maybe now was the time to consider whether she should give him–and herself–a

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

made Nyla avert her gaze. She said quietly, “We should

reservation.”

in the car first. I’ll buckle

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

gift

glanced

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

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

Do you like them?”

the earrings out and replaced the pearl studs

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