Chapter 826

Valarie froze, nervously fiddling with her hair. She lowered her gaze and replied, "I don't want to see him just yet. Please tell him to go home." "Alright," Nyla answered.

When she stepped outside, Brandon immediately walked over. "Aunt Nyla, how is Valarie?"

Seeing the concern on his face, Nyla replied calmly, "She's doing better now, but she's still not ready to see anyone. Head home for now and come back tomorrow."

Brandon let out a breath of relief and nodded. "Alright. But it's late now, so I'll stay here tonight. I'll be right outside her room."

"Fine. I'll head back then. If anything happens, call me," Nyla reminded him.

Before leaving, she returned to the room and told Valarie that Brandon insisted on staying nearby.

Valarie bit her lip before exclaiming with a frown, "Is he crazy? It's freezing out there. He's going to catch a cold sleeping in the hallway all night!"

Suppressing a laugh, Nyla replied, "If you're that worried, why not invite him in? There's a couch where he can at least get some rest."

noticed the worry in Valarie's expression-proof

remained stubborn, countering, "I'm not worried about him! I just

don't want you to lose someone you care about for the same reason. The age difference doesn't matter. What matters is how you feel about him." Valarie hesitated, as if

me know if you need anything, and I'll bring it tomorrow when I come again," Nyla

"There's no need. You're busy with work. I'll be out in a few

you need anything, call

"Got it," Valarie answered.

goodbye to Brandon, Nyla and Damon left the

by the wall, leaning back to rest his eyes. Inside the room, Valarie stared blankly at her blanket,

for Brandon: She had tried to hold back, unsure if there was

of action. Once she made up her mind, she stood up

saw Brandon seated across the room, seemingly asleep with his head resting against the wall. She felt a rush of nervousness and took a few deep breaths

bright and alert, as if he

gaze, Valarie felt her throat go dry. She cleared it softly and managed, "It's cold out here. Come

move, emotions swirling in his eyes before they quickly

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