Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 825

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The reason the Updikes had called the police was that Valarie had seriously injured Zayn, and he was now in the emergency room, fighting for his life.

Hearing this, Nyla felt a surge of anger. Someone like Zayn deserved it. She glanced at Brandon, who was lost in thought, and said softly, “Got it.”

“Thank you, Aunt Nyla,” Brandon replied.

Nyla walked to the hospital room door and knocked gently. “Valarie, it’s me. May I come in?

There was no response. Just as she was about to ask again, a faint voice replied, “Come in.”

With a sigh of relief, Nyla pushed open the door.

Inside the room, all the lights were on.

Valarie sat huddled on the hospital bed. Her small, frail figure was bathed in the harsh light, making her look even more lonely and lifeless.

Nyla’s heart clenched as she slowly approached the bed and took a seat.

hugging her knees, staring blankly into a

her on the back. “Valarie, it’s over now. No

Valarie wrapped her arms around

murmured, “Don’t

Nyla even tighter. She had almost been

cried quietly, Nyla just held her, softly patting her back. Once Valarie had calmed down, Nyla gently let go

letting out her emotions, Valarie seemed more stable. She took the tissue, wiped her eyes, and gritted her

room. Even if you want to hold him accountable, you’ll have to wait until

face as she asked,

that she felt any sympathy for Zayn, but

of excessive self–defense.

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Updikes brought in the most experienced

“That’s good…” Valarie replied.

tried to seduce Zayn, and in a fit of rage, attacked him when he refused. They’re planning to sue you,”

that. She scoffed. “The Updikes have no shame. Fortunately, I suspected something was off, so I brought a recorder