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.

tell the caregiver not to bring any more food. There's no need for us to keep meeting either," she said, trying to close

and said seriously, "Nyla, even if we can't be together,

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 romantic history-and when things didn't end

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

interested in an ambiguous relationship that could lead to further

still refused to let him

sever their connection.

her to have sleepless nights. He even began to

there are plenty of women who like you.

gave a wry smile as he handed over the thermal container. "I won't bother you again. This is the meal prepared for

forced a smile. "Don't mention it.

if he were just a

help but smile bitterly. It was all

at him, Nyla closed the

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