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.

...

dinner when the doorbell rang

Spencer found anything?" she

the door opened, Damon caught the scent

making dinner?"

her lips together.

eyebrow and smiled. "I haven't eaten yet.

he made it so clear, it would be rude

handed him

changing into the slippers, Damon followed her, curiosity flickering

living room and dining area. straight ahead. The

living room wasn't large, but it was

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

blanket was draped over the sofa, with a couple of soft, cloud-shaped pillows

took it all in before

chicken simmered on the

up his sleeves, and walked

surprised but shook her head. "No need. I can handle

for her to

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