The delicate feel of Nyla's skin against Damon's hand darkened his gaze.

Nyla's eyes were closed. Under the soft light above her, her curled lashes cast shadows on her cheeks, like a butterfly poised to take flight.

Damon gazed at her serene, sleeping face, his eyes filled with affection and tenderness.

He wasn't going to give up that easily. Even if she pushed him away a thousand times, he would keep trying until she was ready to start over with him.

A server approached with their dishes, surprised to see Nyla asleep. "Sir, should we bring the food out now, or..."

"There's no need. Just bring me the bill," Damon replied.

The server hesitated for a moment but quickly nodded. "Alright. I'll get that for you right away."

After settling the bill, Damon gently picked up Nyla and left the restaurant.

When Nyla woke up again, she found herself in a bedroom. She sat up abruptly, eyes wide in shock. Only after noticing she was wearing pajamas did she finally relax. Wasn't she having dinner with Damon? How did she end up there? Was it all just a dream?

Damon to dinner the night before, meaning

she had no memory of what had happened after a few

and saw Valarie sitting on the couch, flipping through some documents. She rushed over to ask, "Valarie, how did I get back last night?" Valarie looked up at her with a teasing smile.

last night?" Nyla asked

Damon. He was the one who brought you back and told me to take good care of

exclaimed, incredulous. "I threw

to handle two bottles of red

Seeing Nyla's distress, Valarie

drunk. I changed you into pajamas. But why did

in relief. At least she hadn't vomited

a bottle, I lost consciousness so quickly." Valarie eyed her knowingly despite Nyla's confusion. "Did you mix up the

attention to wine labels when drinking with friends. She usually

thought it was the same as the one she had had

"Maybe..." she murmured.

in front of Damon, when she had planned to treat him, Nyla felt a headache forming. She wished she had avoided

Seeing her frustration, Valarie

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