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

went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, he dragged

feel insecure. She figured that in a few days, he would stop following her around like a little shadow

Mason to bed, Nyla got up and was heading to

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

line. “Ms. Kinsey, I’m downstairs at your

window, pulled back a corner of the curtain, and spotted a black

Sumner, it’s

Kinsey, my patience is limited. You can

before

knowing that Damon might wake

if he came upstairs,

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the driver’s side window

‘Get in,” Damon ordered.