Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 153

Taking a deep breath, Dylan said slowly, "Alright, I'll follow your lead."

Nyla had been busy in the lab until after 10:00 p.m. due to problems with her experiment. As she gathered her things and prepared to leave, she received a call from Clark.

His slightly icy voice came through as soon as she answered. "Why aren't you home yet?"

"I'm wrapping up now. I'll be home soon." Just as Nyla spoke, the elevator doors opened.

She was about to step in when she saw Damon standing inside. She

hesitated for a moment.

Their eyes met, and Damon's were filled with frost. His entire demeanor radiated a chilling aloofness.

Nyla bit her lip, unsure if she should enter. Given Damon's attitude toward her at lunch, he clearly didn't want to see her.

the phone, asking if he

her up.

replied, "No need. I drove. Just wait for me

feel Damon's sharp gaze on her, making her palms sweat

coming in?" Damon asked, his voice icy and cutting through

shook her head and answered, "No. just

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another word, and the elevator doors slowly closed in front of Nyla. The elevator descended once again. Nyla stared at the down button for a few seconds

again.

finally got home, it was nearly midnight. She walked into the living

You don't have to wait

this

really asking if her late hours meant spending time with

Technology. We won't have any interactions," she replied. Clark, unperturbed by having his true concerns

argument, Nyla nodded. "I know. Thank you.

wasn't