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."

couldn't be persuaded and decided not

has to have good security. Otherwise, I won't feel

eventually settled on a unit near Valarie's villa The security was excellent-access to both the

needed

faced the sun, and Nyla was satisfied with it, so she decided to take it on the

Nyla move her

clothes. Thus, a moving company wasn't necessary. The car's backseat and trunk were

ensure nothing was left behind-when they turned and saw Gabriel

addressed him. "Gabriel, if you try anything, I won't let you get away

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

didn't believe him for

She continued to

already in her bag, gripping the pepper spray tightly. If he dared to

to Nyla, his expression softening further. "Nyla,

with a neutral expression and remained silent. There was nothing left to say between

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