Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1073

After breakfast, Nyla drove Mason to school while Damon headed directly to the office.

On the way, Mason asked, "Mommy, is Daddy upset about something these past couple of days?"

Nyla glanced at him. She and Damon hadn't told Mason about Prospectus Technology's bankruptcy, fearing it would upset him.

At five years old, he likely wouldn't fully grasp its implications. Still, they had underestimated his perceptiveness. Even at his age, Mason could easily pick up on the emotions of the adults around him.

Over the weekend, Damon had spent most of his time in the study, barely interacting with Mason. Naturally, Mason had noticed something was amiss.

Reaching out, Nyla gently tousled his hair. "Yes, Daddy has been a little upset lately, but don't worry—he'll feel better soon."

Mason nodded, though he didn't completely understand. "Okay."

Before long, the car pulled up in front of Mason's kindergarten.

After walking him inside, Nyla paused to speak with his teacher, Ms. Ferrier, at the entrance.

"Ms. Ferrier, I'll be picking Buddy up half an hour early every day for the time being. Please keep an extra eye on him during the day, and don't hesitate to contact me if anything comes up," Nyla informed.

"Of course. Rest assured, last Friday's incident won't happen again," Ms. Ferrier reassured her.

This kindergarten primarily accepted children from influential families in the city. Security was paramount—frequent lapses, such as children being picked up by unauthorized individuals, could severely damage the school's reputation and enrollment.

"Thank you," Nyla said before turning to leave.

While Gabriel didn't believe a five-year-old could sabotage a company's technology infrastructure, it seemed too coincidental that the problem arose right after Mason's visit.

Nyla's gaze hardened as Mason's name was mentioned. "I'm warning you—if you dare do anything to Buddy again, I won't let it slide."

She was still shaken by the memory of Gabriel taking Mason out of school without permission the previous Friday. The thought alone reignited her anger.

Gabriel pursed his lips, his tone growing serious. "Nyla, listen to me. I promise I won't force you into anything anymore. But in return, you need to give me a fair chance to pursue you."

"Absolutely not!" she snapped, rejecting him without hesitation as she turned to leave.

He stepped forward, blocking her path. "Fine. Let's set us aside for now. I need to ask you something—has Buddy ever been exposed to computers before?"