Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Seeing Nyla's sadness, Damon wanted to pull her into his arms. However, as soon as he touched her, she stepped back.

A flicker of disappointment crossed his eyes as he noticed how she deliberately kept her distance.

"You should head home for now. I've asked Spencer to investigate, and I'll let you know when we have results," he said. "Alright," Nyla answered.

She walked out of Prospectus Technology and saw Gabriel standing by her car, clearly waiting for her. She quickly approached, her attitude as cold as ever. "Do you need something?" "Nyla, have you figured it out?" Gabriel asked.

Nyla looked up at him. "Figured out what?"

"Nothing," he replied.

His gentle facade only made Nyla feel more disgusted. He clearly despised her, yet continued to put on this act. She almost pitied him for how hard he tried.

"If there's nothing else, I'm leaving," she said.

Gabriel nodded. "Alright."

As Nyla's car disappeared from sight, Gabriel finally looked away, got into his vehicle, and headed toward the police station.

...

doorbell rang unexpectedly.

Sumner, has Spencer found

opened, Damon caught the scent of her

you making

pressed her

to invite him, Damon raised an eyebrow and smiled. "I haven't eaten yet. How about we talk over

be

aside to let him in. She handed him a new pair of

Damon followed her, curiosity

two-bedroom rental. The kitchen was on the left as one entered, with the living room and dining area.

room wasn't large, but it was

coffee table, their buds just beginning to bloom. Drops of water elung to the

of soft, cloud-shaped pillows

took it all in before

chicken simmered on

took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves,

head. "No need. I can

washed his hands and, without waiting for her to object, took the knife from her and began slicing the potatoes

him work with more skill and precision than she had, Nyla couldn't