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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You should ask her,” Mason replied, not wanting to repeat

Damon was rendered speechless.

down, Nyla stifled a laugh from the

had hoped

the corners of Nyla’s mouth turn up in a slight smile, Damon raised an eyebrow and said, “Nyla, come with

Nyla looked up and met Damon’s intense gaze, instinctively curling her

going on? Is there something you

important

Nyla frowned. “Okay.”

into the study, she was about to ask what was going on when he suddenly held her waist and pinned her against

she froze, instinctively wanting to push him away. The difference in their strength was

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futile.

Let go of me!” she

looked down at her with a teasing smile. “What were you laughing about when I was talking to

eyes as she realized she’d been caught sneaking

up at Damon with an innocent expression, she replied, “What are