Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Troy frowned, wanting to persuade Nathaniel further, but fell silent when faced with Nathaniel's angry gaze. After all, Nathaniel was his boss. "Alright. I'll contact Steven right away," he said.

After Troy left, Nathaniel gripped the documents in his hand, his eyes flashing with a frenzied intensity. As long as Nyla was out of the way, everything would fall into place.

...

In the evening, Nyla was deeply engrossed in solving a problem when the doorbell abruptly interrupted her concentration.

She got up with a frown and went to the door. Her displeasure was evident when she saw Damon on the other side.

She opened the door and looked at him blankly. "Mr. Sumner, is there something you need?"

"I brought you some food and thought I'd check on your recovery," Damon replied.

Nyla glanced at the thermal container in his hand. There was a flicker in her gaze, but she didn't take it.

not to bring any more food. There's no need for us to keep meeting either,"

even if we can't be together, can't we at least be

at him, studying his face for a few seconds before suddenly chuckling. "It seems many people like to stay friends with someone they used to

can be friends? Neither of us is lacking in friends, so please don't

understood, but she wasn't interested in an ambiguous relationship that could lead to further complications. Damon sighed. "Nyla, you really won't give me any chance,

let him get

sever their connection.

only one troubled enough by her to have sleepless nights. He

who like you. There's no need to waste time on someone who doesn't," Nyla

won't bother you again. This is the meal prepared for today.

forced a smile. "Don't mention

remained indifferent, as if he were just a stranger to

help but smile bitterly. It was

at him, Nyla closed