Damon nodded with a smile. "Alright. What would you like for lunch? I'll bring it to you."

Nyla was taken aback by Damon's unexpectedly pleasant demeanor. She hesitated for a moment before replying awkwardly, "No need. I've bought groceries and will cook for myself." "Okay. If you're free tonight, we" Damon began.

"I'm not free," Nyla interrupted, slamming the door in his face.

A trace of helplessness crossed Damon's expression as he watched the door close. He then turned and left with a smile.

Once he was gone, Nyla took a moment to calm herself before returning to the living room to study.

In the afternoon, Valarie came over.

"Nyla, why did you suddenly move back here? What if Gabriel comes looking for you again?" she asked.

"He won't come during the day. I need to start looking for a place of my own anyway. I can't stay at your place forever," Nyla replied.

Valarie looked slightly displeased. She had intended to offer that Nyla could stay at her house for as long as needed. Knowing how proud Nyla was, though, she said, "If you're uncomfortable, you could pay me a bit of rent, just as if you were renting from me." After considering it, Nyla shook her head. "No. I need to prepare for exams, so it's better if I live alone."

she couldn't be persuaded

find a place. It has to have good security. Otherwise,

went out to search for an apartment and eventually settled on a unit near Valarie's villa The

elevators needed a card to

and Nyla was satisfied with it, so

Nyla move

didn't have much, just a few sets of clothes. Thus, a moving company

about to leave-having done a final check to ensure nothing was left behind-when they turned and saw

her gaze cold as she addressed him. "Gabriel, if you try anything, I won't let you get away

glanced at Valarie and smiled. "Ms. Weir, you've misunderstood. I don't intend to hurt

believe

continued to watch

the pepper spray tightly. If he

softening further. "Nyla, where are you moving

remained silent. There was nothing left to say between

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