Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1026

However, Wilhelm's sudden acceleration didn't match Gabriel's speed, causing him to stumble forward.

Gabriel quickly grabbed the back of Wilhelm's shirt and pulled him upright.

"Wil, are you okay?" he asked.

Wilhelm, flushed and anxious, replied, "I'm fine, Daddy. Let's hurry, or we won't win!"

The more Wilhelm rushed, the harder it became to synchronize their steps. They ended up stuck in place for several moments.

Meanwhile, Damon and Mason crossed the finish line, securing first place.

Nyla smiled as she wiped the sweat from Damon and Mason's foreheads with a tissue. "You two were amazing. Great job! Are you tired? Have some water."

She pulled out a thermos and handed it to Damon while giving Mason a small, duck-themed water bottle.

Mason took a sip and smiled brightly. "Thanks, Mommy!"

His face beamed with happiness as he proudly held up his five stars, determined to keep trying to win the mysterious prize for his mom.

Earlier, Mason had shared his plan for the grand prize with Damon, who had immediately agreed. The two worked together toward that goal.

Unfortunately, Gabriel and Wilhelm, who had fallen behind due to their earlier misstep, didn't even place in the top three.

After the race, Wilhelm's eyes brimmed with tears as he felt a wave of sadness.

Gabriel squatted down to comfort him. "Wil, don't be discouraged. There are more events ahead. If we win just one of them, we can still show the certificate to your mom."

He threw the certificates on the ground and sobbed. "I didn't win! I can't see Mommy now! Mommy will be mad at me! It's all your fault!"

"Wil, it's okay even when we don't win first place. You—" Before Gabriel could finish, Wilhelm pushed him hard.

Caught off guard while crouched, Gabriel fell backward onto the ground.

His face darkened, and his voice grew cold. "Wilhelm, who taught you that it's okay to lash out at others when you don't get what you want?"

The sudden change in his demeanor startled Wilhelm.

Feeling even more wronged, he wailed loudly, "I hate you! You're a useless dad! A bad dad! I want my mom! Waaah! I don't want you anymore!"

Wilhelm's cries echoed across the playground, drawing the attention of everyone around them.