Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 544

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“Where did you come from? Let me take you back,” Spencer said.

Just as Mason was about to answer, the rapid click of high heels echoed down the hallway.

Spencer and Mason turned to see Nyla striding toward them, her face set in a scowl.

Before Mason could hide, Nyla called out, “Buddy, come here!”

Her anger was barely contained as she fixed her stern gaze on Mason.

That morning, as soon as she arrived at the lab, she had received a call from Mason’s kindergarten teacher, saying he was missing. Panic had nearly overwhelmed her. Frantic, she had reached out to Oliver, and together, they had quickly tracked Mason’s whereabouts.

She had never imagined Mason would be bold enough to come directly to Prospectus Technology to find Damon. He had somehow convinced himself that Damon was his biological father. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have shown up here.

him protectively behind her while glancing at Spencer warily. “Mr. Hogg, I apologize for any trouble Buddy may have caused. If he comes by again, please contact

away.”

Spencer asked, his expression

again. But seeing Mason now stirred something within him. The boy bore such a striking resemblance to Damon. He had a strong feeling that

but pressed on, “Yes, Mr. Hogg. I hope you won’t

actually try to take Mason from her, she preferred not

his mouth to reply but instead let out a rueful chuckle. “It might be…

penetrating gaze on her. Instinctively, she turned around and froze.

up at

stunned.

Damon’s phone rang. He answered, and an excited voice filled the line. “Damon, remember I told you about that kid who

the caller could finish, Damon interrupted,

hung up before the caller could

pocket and turned to Nyla, who stood frozen. “Care

panic when Damon found out about Mason, but instead,

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