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.

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

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

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

be friends? Neither of us is lacking

her as a friend, which they both understood, but she wasn't interested in an ambiguous relationship that could lead

pregnant with his child, she still refused to let him get close. She used the

sever their connection.

troubled enough by her to have sleepless nights. He even began to question whether she had ever

if you want, there are plenty of women who like you. There's no need to waste time on someone who doesn't," Nyla

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

smile. "Don't mention it. Nyla,

if he were just

smile bitterly. It was all his own

at

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