Chapter 124

Nyla stood still, sensing a dangerous vibe from Damon that made her instinctively want to flee.

"Uncle Damon, it's dark here, and it's not appropriate for us to be alone. I'll head back," she said, turning to leave.

As she took a few steps, though, she heard footsteps behind her. Panicking, she tried to quicken her pace but stumbled and tripped.

She lost her balance, but a strong hand grabbed her waist and pulled

her back.

Nyla fell into Damon's arms. She quickly pushed him away and stepped back.

Damon narrowed his eyes, the menace in them intensifying as he remarked, "You use people and then discard them. You're quite skilled at that."

Nyla bit her lip, feeling embarrassed. "Uncle Damon, thank you for just now, but we should keep our distance."

Damon stepped closer, and Nyla instinctively tried to retreat but found herself against the door of the greenhouse. She had nowhere to go. When they were so close that they could hear each other's breathing, Damon looked down at her and said, "But I don't want to keep my

distance."

Ms. Hulle is more suitable for you. She's beautiful and-" Before she could finish, her eyes widened

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Sumners' home. Was he out of

regained her composure, she shoved him away and warned,"

she glared at Damon with icy

any other woman again, I'll have to

said coldly, "If you don't want to hear it,

with Damon in the middle of the night,

discovered Damon's feelings for her, who knew what she

you really

be affected, but have you considered what people

he wouldn't risk her

gaze grew even colder as he questioned, "Who dares to speak. ill

scoffed. "You can't control what

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