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.

...

the doorbell rang unexpectedly. She opened the door to find Damon

Sumner, has Spencer found anything?" she

Damon caught

making dinner?"

pressed her lips

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

he made it so clear, it would be rude for her to turn him

let him in. She handed

into the slippers, Damon followed

rental. The kitchen was on the left as one entered, with the living room and dining area. straight ahead. The bathroom was at the end of the hallway, flanked by

room wasn't large,

vase with a few yellow roses sat on the coffee table, their buds just beginning to bloom. Drops of water elung to the petals, making them appear even

the sofa, with a couple of soft, cloud-shaped pillows on top, giving the space a warm, inviting

took it all in before turning

potatoes while a pot of chicken simmered on the stove, steam

his jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and walked into the

surprised but shook her head. "No

to object, took the knife from

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