Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 597

Nyla glanced at Damon, her eyes blazing with anger. “Damon, you’re such a jerk!”

“Fifty seconds left,” Damon replied, his tone flat

His expression was cold, and the icy glint in his eyes sent chills through her.

“Fine, I agree,” Nyla finally conceded.

She was resolute–she couldn’t bear the thought of losing Mason again.

Damon didn’t seem surprised by her surrender. He answered coldly, “He’s in Room 302.”

Without looking back, Nyla hurried down the hall.

When she reached the door, she stopped abruptly, taking a deep breath. Her hand trembled as she grasped the doorknob, slowly pushing the door open.

Even though she had tried to prepare herself, the sight of Mason hit her harder than expected. Her eyes immediately filled with tears.

In just a few days, he had lost weight, his face pale and gaunt. He looked utterly defeated.

“Buddy…” Nyla’s voice broke, tears spilling over.

his head, disbelief flickering across his face. As soon as he saw her, the dullness in

he cried, leaping off the bed and rushing into

a tight embrace. “Mommy’s here. Don’t be scared. I won’t leave you again. No one’s going

buried his face into her shoulder, the familiar scent

you so

gently rubbing his back.

until his sobs turned to quiet

I don’t want to stay here. I want

hand stilling as she

sick and need to stay here until you

I hate that mean daddy! I

dad. But you need to get better first. Also, you have to promise Mommy that you won’t do anything so dangerous again. Hearing you jumped from the second floor nearly gave

and gently placed

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you and locked me up!” Mason exclaimed, frustration evident in his

mean you can hurt yourself to get what you want.

pang of guilt, Mason lowered his head and mumbled, “No matter the situation, the most important

something like this?” Nyla asked softly, her expression a

his voice weak. “Because I wanted to see you, and I didn’t

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