Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Melody couldn't meet Nyla's gaze. She looked away and let out a wry chuckle. "My mom was under his control at the time. If I didn't do what he said, she might have died." "Why didn't you call the police?" Nyla asked.

"I was too scared... Nyla, no matter what, I'm really sorry. I've already transferred the 30,000 dollars back to you. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I hope you don't hate me," Melody pleaded.

Seeing Melody's guilt and her red eyes, Nyla pressed her lips together. "I don't hate you, and I understand. If I were in your situation, I'd probably make the same choice. You don't need to feel guilty, but we can't be friends anymore."

Melody stared in disbelief. She had prepared herself for harsh words but hadn't expected understanding instead.

Tears welled up as she covered her face, choking out, "Thank you..."

Nyla handed her a couple of tissues and, without another word, stood up and left.

As she stepped out of the cafe, the shadow of betrayal that had been clouding her heart seemed to lift. At least she knew that, at one point, Melody had genuinely considered her a friend. Having shared a sincere bond, even if it ended badly, was enough for her.

Nyla went to Prospectus Technology to pack up her things.

After a final glance at the place where she had spent the last few months, she took a deep breath and turned to leave.

...

early. As she waited by the window for

as she silently watched

from her, his gaze unsettlingly soft,

back, Nyla finally spoke, "I don't

that's happened, I've learned my lesson. I'll pursue

pursue me, I will never like

what he truly was-manipulative and she had no desire to maintain any contact with

For ant, Gabriel's smile

but he quickly regained k composure. "That's fine. We'll have

belongs to en.kikistotent

He stood and left.

he crossed paths with the departing Gabriel, and his

narrowed his eyes,

coincidence seeing you here," Gabriel

coolly, his eyes devoid of

raised an eyebrow. "We will be