Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1320

Valarie raised an eyebrow and called Stefan.

The call was answered almost immediately, followed by a nervous voice. "V-Veevee? You're calling me?"

"Did I interrupt anything?" Valarie asked.

"N-No! Not at all! I'm just surprised, that's all," Stefan replied.

Valarie smiled. "Have you eaten yet?"

"I... uh... n-not yet... There's a new menu in the cafeteria. It's really good. Want to come try it?" Stefan asked.

His cautious, hopeful tone tugged at Valarie's heart.

"Sure. Give me 20 minutes," Valarie said.

After hanging up, she drove straight to Saintosh University.

…

The moment Valarie parked near the entrance, she saw Stefan walking toward her.

She stepped out of the car and met him halfway. "Have you been waiting for me this whole time?"

Stefan shook his head. "No, I just got here."

As he spoke, he avoided her gaze, his eyes darting nervously.

They walked across campus together, Stefan eagerly pointing out buildings and landmarks.

Valarie laughed. "You know, I actually attended here too."

Stefan froze. "Wait. Seriously?"

"Yeap. So technically, I'm your senior," Valarie said.

"Nice to meet you, senior!" Stefan greeted with a smile.

Brandon: [Valarie, are you free tomorrow? I reserved a table at that steakhouse you wanted to try. Let's have lunch together?]

The message was sent, but there was no response.

Half an hour passed. Still nothing.

A sense of unease gnawed at him. He grabbed his coat, ready to leave, when his phone rang.

It was Jayden.

"Brandon, Michelle got hurt because of you! She's still in the hospital. Never mind that you didn't visit—you haven't even called to check on her. Don't you think that's a little heartless?!" Jayden demanded.

"I have things to do," Brandon replied flatly. "I appreciate what she did, and if she needs anything, I'll help. But I'm not going to see her."

Jayden's voice turned furious. "What the hell?! She got hurt for you! We've been friends for years, and you're willing to throw that all away for Valarie?!"

Brandon stopped in his tracks, his voice firm. "Between Valarie and Michelle, I choose Valarie."