Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 751

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Nyla glanced at Ruby out of the corner of her eye and noticed her pale face. She fell silent, clearly accepting Sullivan’s words.

From then on, neither of them exchanged glances, speaking only to Ruby individually.

Once dinner concluded, Sullivan offered to drive them home, but Nyla declined.

Sullivan quickly resumed his previous gentle facade. “Nyla, you’re not still holding onto what happened earlier, are you? If you’re really upset, I can apologize.”

“No need, Sullivan. It’s out of the way for you, so I’ll just take a cab home,” Nyla replied.

Just as she turned to walk toward the curb, Ruby grabbed her arm. “Nyla, I’ll go with you. It’s on my way”

Nyla turned to Sullivan and said, “Sullivan, it’s getting late. You should head home too. Drive safely.”

Sullivan didn’t push further, simply nodding. “Alright, let me know when you get home.”

“Sure,” Ruby replied.

Nyla and Ruby hailed a cab

sorry, Ruby. If it weren’t for me, the atmosphere wouldn’t have

so awkward tonight.”

Nyla. I think what you said

had invited Sullivan to dinner because he’d saved her, and she felt obligated to help him if he needed anything. Yet, she couldn’t shake the feeling that

you always stay this alert. There are many ways to thank Sullivan for his help, but don’t let your gratitude lead

Ruby replied.

“Good,” Nyla said.

bit longer, Ruby got out

drifting back to the scene she had witnessed earlier in the restaurant. A

Suddenly, her phone buzzed.

screen, she bit her lip and hesitated over whether to answer. After

“What’s up?” she asked.

ask you to send me the address for dinner? Why didn’t you?”

on her bag. There’s no need I’m on

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Chapter 751

a pause