Chapter 564

The next morning, Nyla drove Mason to school, her mind elsewhere.

Mason noticed her distraction and tightened his grip on his backpack.

When they arrived at the school, Nyla forced a smile and gently said, "Buddy, Mommy will pick you up tonight." Mason nodded. "Okay."

After watching Nyla leave, Mason accessed his smartwatch and dialed the number Spencer had given him.

A moment later, a cold voice came through the line. "What is it?"

Mason took a deep breath, his small face tense. "I want to meet you."

In the principal's office an hour later...

Mason sat across from Damon, his baby face filled with anger. "What will it take for you to stop bothering my mom and me?"

hint of fear in his gaze. He even bore a striking

looked at Mason, who mirrored his own features, a complicated expression crossing

should have been innocent and carefree. Yet there he was, trying to negotiate like an adult because

to return to the Sumners, I won't

nymore," Damon explained.

hate you! I won't acknowledge you as my

disdain was unmistakable, and it was evident that he

different from stealing." "But I've been living happily with my mom! You're the one who suddenly came in and disrupted our lives. Why should I have to give anything up?" Mason retorted. Damon hadn't expected such a sharp response from a

learned even more-the resources he could offer far

how to proceed. The choice is yours, and I won't interfere," Damon said. He stood up to leave, but as he reached the door, he

he met Mason's pleading eyes and

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eyes were almost identical to

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