Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 826

Valarie froze, nervously fiddling with her hair. She lowered her gaze and replied, “I don’t want to see him just yet. Please tell him to go home.”

“Alright,” Nyla answered.

When she stepped outside, Brandon immediately walked over. “Aunt Nyla, how is Valarie?”

Seeing the concern on his face, Nyla replied calmly, “She’s doing better now, but she’s still not ready to see anyone. Head home for now and come back tomorrow.”

Brandon let out a breath of relief and nodded. “Alright. But it’s late now, so I’ll stay here tonight. I’ll be right outside her room.”

“Fine. I’ll head back then. If anything happens, call me,” Nyla reminded him.

Before leaving, she returned to the room and told Valarie that Brandon insisted on staying nearby.

Valarie bit her lip before exclaiming with a frown, “Is he crazy? It’s freezing out there. He’s going to catch a cold sleeping in the hallway all night!”

Suppressing a laugh, Nyla replied, “If you’re that worried, why not invite him in? There’s a couch where he can at least get some rest.”

in Valarie’s expression–proof of

“I’m not worried about him! I just don’t want

her in the eye. “Valarie, I was stubborn for too long and ended up missing out on five years with Damon. I don’t want you to lose someone you care about for the same reason. The age difference doesn’t matter. What matters is how you feel about

to say something, but ultimately looked down.

me know if you need anything, and

busy

anyway.”

anything,

“Got it,” Valarie answered.

goodbye to Brandon, Nyla and

Chapter 826

+25 BONUS

into a chair by the wall, leaning back to

eyes.

blankly at her blanket, deep

really struck a chord. She knew she had feelings for Brandon. She had tried to hold back, unsure if there was

made up her mind, she