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.

any more food. There's no need for us to

with his foot and said seriously, "Nyla, even if we can't be together, can't we at

looked up 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 have feelings for, but it's hard to maintain a friendship when there's a

can be friends? Neither of us is lacking

a friend, which they both understood, but she wasn't interested in an ambiguous relationship that could lead to further complications. Damon sighed.

been intimate and she had been pregnant with his child, she still refused to let him get close. She used the excuse of being adults

sever their connection.

by her to have sleepless nights. He even began

like you. There's no need to waste time

he handed over the thermal container. "I won't bother you again. This is the meal prepared

forced a smile. "Don't mention it. Nyla,

remained indifferent, as if he

help but smile bitterly.

glance at him, Nyla