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.

pulling him protectively behind her while glancing at Spencer warily. “Mr. Hogg, I apologize for any trouble Buddy

away.”

asked, his

Oliver the previous day, he hadn’t planned on bothering Nyla or Mason again. But seeing Mason now stirred something within him. The boy bore such a striking resemblance to Damon. He had a strong feeling that if Damon learned of

hope you won’t tell Damon about Buddy being

might not actually try to take Mason from her, she preferred not to take

let out a

respond, she felt a sharp, penetrating gaze on her. Instinctively, she turned around and froze. Damon was walking toward them, his eyes fixed on

shift in the air, Mason looked up at Damon. Their eyes met, and for

stunned.

you about that kid who looks just like you? You asked me to check on Nyla’s child, and I got a photo.

Damon interrupted, his expression unchanged, “I

know wh-” Damon hung up before

his phone into his pocket and turned to Nyla, who stood

Damon found out about Mason, but instead, she felt surprisingly

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