Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1199

After a long pause, Alexander finally spoke to comfort Mason. "Buddy, don't be sad. Your mom probably has something important to take care of, but she'll definitely come back to you one day."

Mason wiped his tears. "How long is 'one day'?"

"Well... I'm not sure. You'll have to ask your mom," Alexander replied.

"Okay..." Mason muttered.

Alexander continued to console him for a while before ending the call. He set his phone down, walked over to the window, and let out a quiet sigh as he gazed into the night.

Nyla was leaving for Meristate, and who knew when she'd be able to return? It might be years before Mason could see her again.

...

Nyla paced anxiously around the living room, constantly glancing up at the second floor. Worry was etched on her face as Mason still refused to leave his room.

Seeing her restlessness, Damon walked over, gently took her arm, and guided her to sit on the couch.

"Nyla, worrying won't help. Buddy needs time to process this. If he still won't come out in a few hours, I'll go talk to him, okay?" he suggested.

Nyla nodded. "I just... I'm afraid he'll stay locked in his room too long. What if something happens?"

won't. Trust me, Buddy is stronger than

Nyla's nerves gradually settled.

...

she went upstairs to check on Mason.

at his

and knocked softly. "Buddy, are

came through the door. "I

was full of frustration, still upset about

turned to Damon with worry in her eyes. "What should I do? He still

should go back to your room. I'll talk

Nyla tried to

firmly. "I know you're worried, but right now, he's not ready to listen to you. If you

Let me handle it."

hesitation, she finally nodded. "Alright... I'll wait in

"Good," Damon replied.

knocked on the door. "Buddy, can

I don't want to see either of

mom is leaving the day after tomorrow. If you spend the rest of today being angry, you'll regret it

Damon knew Mason was

so we

didn't push further, simply