Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1067

Nyla quickly comforted Mason. "I'm sorry, sweetheart. Mommy's late."

She hugged and consoled him for a long while before he finally calmed down, though his little body still trembled with occasional sobs, his cheeks streaked with tears.

Nyla gently wiped his tears away, her voice soft. "No more crying now, okay? Mommy's taking you home."

Mason sniffled. "Okay."

When Nyla stood up, she noticed Gabriel still lingering nearby and frowned. "Why are you still here?"

Gabriel ignored her question. He crouched down and looked directly at Mason. "Buddy, tell me—how did you get out of the office?"

The security systems at Nyce Tech had always been flawless, yet right after locking Mason in his office, everything had gone haywire.

It seemed impossible, but Gabriel couldn't shake the suspicion that somehow Mason was involved.

Mason's eyes mirrored his mother's disdain. "Why should I tell you? You're a bad man! I hate you!"

If it hadn't been for this man, he would have been home, enjoying dinner and playing with his blocks.

Gabriel frowned, his expression darkening.

Nyla pulled Mason behind her protectively and glared at Gabriel. "Gabriel, I'm letting it go this time because Buddy's unharmed. But if there's a next time, I won't let you off the hook!"

Her words didn't faze Gabriel. "Nyla, Prospectus Technology has gone bankrupt. Staying with Damon will only lead to hardship for you and Buddy. Come with me instead—I promise to treat Buddy as my own."

"I'd rather endure hardship with Damon than stay with someone like you—someone so twisted, who uses such despicable tactics to get his way!" Nyla retorted.

Her revulsion was unmistakable, her gaze one of utter contempt, as though looking at something vile.

A pang shot through Gabriel's chest, his hands balling into fists at his sides.

"Nyla, you'll willingly come to me one day," he said through gritted teeth.