Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 743

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Nyla watched Damon’s broad back, feeling warmth in the places where he had touched her. It was as if those spots were burning, sending heat through her body straight to her heart.

A few seconds later, she snapped out of it and carried the pasta outside.

When Damon emerged after washing the pan, he saw Nyla sitting at the dining table, staring down, seemingly lost in thought. He walked over and sat down across from her.

“Why aren’t you eating?” he asked.

Nyla looked up. The moment their eyes met, she quickly looked away. “I’m waiting for you. Let’s eat together.”

With that, she picked up her cutlery and shoved some pasta into her mouth.

“Be careful, it’s hot!” Damon reminded her, but it was too late.

The moment the scalding pasta touched Nyla’s tongue, she frowned in pain.

Feeling a sharp sting, she quickly spat the pasta out.

In the next instant, a cool hand grasped her chin.

Damon said, “Open your mouth.”

instinctively complied, a refreshing pine scent enveloping her,

her chair, their bodies close

slowly tightening on the table. Her heartbeat quickened as if it might leap out of her chest

face was burning too,

blister on your tongue. I’ll have someone bring over some oral gel,”

inexplicable sense of loss welled up

she feigned calmness and said, “It’s fine. It’ll heal in a couple of days. I

glanced back at her with a frown. “You should use the oral gel so it heals quickly. You won’t be able to eat pasta either. I’ll have Lydia cook some

to so much trouble. I can

and might end up hurting yourself again,” Damon nagged as he headed toward the

in front of him, blocking his path. It’s just my tongue that’s hurt, My hands are fine. You should eat your pasta. It’ll get soggy if you wait too long. I’ll

argue, she added, “Don’t forget,

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Chapter 743

from hunger. Do you really want to mess up

at her, his deep–set eyes searching hers. “Nyla, are you concerned about

oddly shy. She couldn’t meet his gaze and looked away. “Who’s concerned about you? I just

you have any concern for me?” Damon

intense gaze on her. He didn’t want to miss any change in her

distance between them

instinctively took a step back,