When Clark finally processed what Nyla had said, he scowled.

"You'll regret this!" he spat before storming off.

Nyla remained unfazed, calmly continuing to eat.

Seeing that she showed no signs of distress, Gabriel lowered his eyes with a smile. "Looks like you're really over him."

Nyla's tone was even. "He's just a scumbag. Not worth my time."

Gabriel nodded, his expression serious. "Yeah, you'll find someone better."

Nyla didn't reply.

At this point, she felt that spending time on a relationship wasn't nearly as productive as focusing on her career.

...

After they finished eating, Gabriel drove Nyla back to her hotel before heading home.

he walked in, he saw Wren sitting on

shoes, "Mom, you're not going to

at that blind date the other day? I heard you brought

Gabriel hummed in response.

Was

a blind date with was the daughter

had initially thought it was simply a case of them not hitting it off, but her friend had called today and mocked her. She revealed that Gabriel had brought another woman along, infuriating her daughter. Wren had

had just returned to the country, so he could hardly find

her even angrier. Nyla's own marriage was a mess-did she want Gabriel's life to turn out the

voice, Gabriel frowned

started working. Which colleague of yours is so eager to help you lie?"

from the start I wasn't interested in your blind dates, but you insisted. Now that you've brought

shot up from the couch, shouting, If you could

wouldn't have to worry! You are almost 30 and are not even thinking about settling down Do you plan on

alone is better than being with someone I don't love. If you arrange another date without my consent, I won't go,"

and went straight to

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