Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

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“No, thanks. I like playing by myself,” Mason replied, recalling how he had always lost to Damon in their previous games.

He had no desire to play building blocks with him again.

Damon wasn’t offended by his son’s rejection. Smiling, he raised an eyebrow and asked, Are you afraid of losing to me?”

Mason shot him a glance but didn’t respond–his expression clearly said, “Do you really need to ask?”

“Buddy, as a boy, you should face challenges bravely and keep trying until you finally beat me,” Damon coaxed.

Mason didn’t even look up as he stacked another block. “Daddy, there’s a saying about knowing when to back off. I play with building blocks for fun. If I keep losing to you in every game, it just makes me unhappy and defeats the purpose of playing.”

Damon was momentarily taken aback by Mason’s words, feeling uncharacteristically speechless.

After a few seconds, he finally spoke up. “Buddy, I want to know what happened at school today. Can you tell me about it?”

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told Mommy. You should ask her,”

Damon was rendered speechless.

shot down, Nyla stifled a laugh from the

Mason had said with Damon, who had hoped to have a chat with their son but ended up

corners of Nyla’s mouth turn up in a slight smile, Damon raised an eyebrow

and met Damon’s intense

going on? Is there something you

important

Nyla frowned. “Okay.”

about to ask what was going on when he suddenly held her waist

pine from Damon enveloped her, and she froze, instinctively wanting to push him away. The difference in their strength was too great,

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futile.

doing? Let go of

her with a teasing smile. “What were you laughing about when

flash of guilt crossed Nyla’s eyes as she realized she’d been caught sneaking a laugh, but she couldn’t

she replied, “What are