Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 286

Noticing Nyla's cold attitude, Damon frowned and asked softly, "Did something happen?"

Nyla looked up, confused. "No, why do you ask?"

"You seem a bit down today," he replied.

Nyla shook her head. "No, I'm fine. Sit down. I'll change your bandages."

Damon studied her for a moment but chose not to press further. "Okay."

As Nyla finished changing his bandages and tidying up the used items, she said, "You can go now. I need to get back to work."

Damon stared at her for several seconds before asking, "Did you get upset because I didn't come home last night?"

Nyla was taken aback. "No, why would you think that?"

"Because you seem distant. I must have done something to upset you," he suggested.

gentle gaze and looked away. "No, it might just be that I didn't sleep well

be very busy. It's not ideal for you to stay in the lab for too

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a low profile,

eyebrow. "Why should we keep a low profile?

divorced from Clark a few days ago, and last time you were quite high

seeing her serious expression, he agreed. "I can give you time to adjust, but I don't want

to a minimum. I won't come to your office for lunch. I'll eat in the cafeteria with Melody." Damon's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing

with him made it clear that she

puzzled. "Second

face darkened. "First you say we should keep a low profile, and now you're avoiding lunch with me. It

of guilt and instinctively replied, "It's not that. It's just that so much

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me a timeline,"

his gaze. "How about three

immediately rejected the idea. "No,

can't be any shorter,"