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.”

refreshing pine

stood beside her chair, their bodies close

Her heartbeat quickened as if it might leap out of her chest at

thought her face was burning

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

to leave, an inexplicable sense of loss

the sudden wave of emotions, she feigned calmness and said, “It’s fine. It’ll heal in a couple

at her with a frown. “You should use the oral gel so it heals quickly.

need to go to so much trouble. I can cook it myself. It’s getting late. Don’t disturb Lydia,” Nyla

still. I’ll make it for you. You are all thumbs and might end up hurting yourself again,” Damon nagged as he

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 cook

“Don’t forget, the last time you

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Chapter 743

Do you really want to mess

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

taken aback, feeling oddly shy. She couldn’t meet his gaze and looked away. “Who’s concerned

don’t want Buddy to worry? Don’t you have

he leaned closer, fixing his intense gaze on her. He didn’t want to

between

took a step back, trying to