Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel 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?"

"It won't. Trust me, Buddy is stronger than you think," Damon reassured.

Nyla's nerves gradually settled.

…

Two hours later, she went upstairs to check on Mason. The tray of food she had left at his door remained untouched.

She bit her lip and knocked softly. "Buddy, are you asleep?"

A moment passed before his muffled voice came through the door. "I don't want to eat. Leave me alone."

His tone was full of frustration, still upset about her leaving.