Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 549

Mason dropped the cutlery he was holding, staring blankly at Nyla.

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“Buddy, when I told you that your dad passed away, it was because he and I separated. But he never wanted to abandon you–he didn’t even know you existed. Now that you know the truth, you can choose to stay with me or go to him,” Nyla explained.

As Mason began to understand, Nyla gave him the choice. After all, for a child who had never experienced a father’s love, it was natural for him to want a dad.

Ever since Mason started kindergarten, she had realized she couldn’t replace that role, which was why she had considered trying with Oliver–she wanted to give Mason a complete family.

Nyla expected Mason to think it over, but instead, his lips trembled, and he burst into tears.

“Mom, do you not want me anymore?” he cried.

Taken aback, Nyla found it somewhat amusing. She quickly got up, wiped his tears, and squatted beside him, gently saying, “How could you think that? Mommy loves you the most.”

Through his sobs, Mason choked out, “I don’t want that dad… I–I don’t want to go with him. I want to stay with… you, Mom.”

“Okay, no more crying. Mommy will never not

emotions settled, though he was clearly clingier than before. Even when she went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, he dragged a little stool over to sit by the door, watching her as if afraid

bit helpless, Nyla guessed her earlier question had made him feel insecure. She figured that in a few days, he would stop following her around like a little shadow once

to bed, Nyla got up and was heading

might be Damon calling. After hesitating for a moment, she decided

expected, a cold voice came through the line. “Ms. Kinsey, I’m downstairs

of

it’s quite

patience is limited. You can either come down, or

call disconnected before Nyla

that Damon might wake

if he came upstairs,

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Chapter 545

she reached the car, the driver’s side

‘Get in,” Damon ordered.