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.

saw her, the dullness

he cried, leaping off the bed and rushing into her

here. Don’t be scared. I won’t leave you again. No one’s going

Mason buried his face into her shoulder, the familiar scent of gardenias enveloped him, and

so

rubbing his back. “But no more

until his

you taking me home? I don’t want to stay here. I

hand stilling as

sick and need to stay here until you get better. But once

I don’t want to stay here! I hate that mean daddy! I

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

picked Mason up and gently

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dad wouldn’t let me see you and locked me up!” Mason

yourself to get what you want. Have

lowered his head and mumbled, “No matter the situation,

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

wanted to see you, and I didn’t

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