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 saw Wren sitting on the sofa with an

off his shoes, "Mom, you're not going to the

other day? I heard you brought another woman with you,"

Gabriel hummed in response.

she? Was it Nyla?" Wren

girl Gabriel had gone on a blind date with was the

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 to apologize profusely to calm her

figured that Gabriel had just returned to the country, so he could hardly find a woman to pretend

angrier. Nyla's own marriage was

frowned and

is so eager to help you

digging into this? I told you from the start I wasn't interested in your blind dates, but you insisted. Now

up from the couch, shouting, If you

You are almost 30 and are not even thinking about settling down Do you plan

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

and went straight to

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