Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1179

After what felt like a long time, there was a knock at the study door.

"Come in," Damon called.

Nyla opened the door and stepped inside, surprised to find Damon standing by the window. "Damon, don't you have work to do?"

Damon turned to face her. "No, I rescheduled everything for the next few days. I also called Buddy's kindergarten to request some time off for him."

"Mm." Nyla nodded. "There's something I wanted to discuss with you."

"What is it?" Damon asked.

"I just saw one of Buddy's reward requests. He wants to go on a trip with both of us. I was thinking... maybe the three of us could spend the next three days together and take a short trip," Nyla suggested.

A flicker of surprise crossed Damon's face before he nodded. "Alright, I'll find a resort for us."

"Thank you," Nyla replied.

"There's no need for thanks between us," Damon said softly, then paused. "But... how do you plan to tell Buddy about you leaving?"

The question made Nyla falter, her gaze dropping to the floor. She had never been separated from Mason before, and the thought of explaining it to him filled her with dread.

Damon pulled her into his arms, his voice gentle. "If you don't know how to say it yet, wait until you're ready."

She nodded, leaning into his embrace. "Okay."

Resting against his chest, she began listing all the little things Damon needed to take care of for Mason.

"Buddy is afraid of thunderstorms. If it rains at night, you must stay with him until he falls asleep. He hates carrots, but you need to ensure he eats them at least once a week to prevent vision problems..."

She rambled on, listing every little detail, and Damon quietly listened to it all.

By the time Nyla was done, her voice had grown choked with emotion, and her eyes were red.