Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 448

Damon nodded with a smile. "Alright. What would you like for lunch? I'll bring it to you."

Nyla was taken aback by Damon's unexpectedly pleasant demeanor. She hesitated for a moment before replying awkwardly, "No need. I've bought groceries and will cook for myself."

"Okay. If you're free tonight, we—" Damon began.

"I'm not free," Nyla interrupted, slamming the door in his face.

A trace of helplessness crossed Damon's expression as he watched the door close. He then turned and left with a smile.

Once he was gone, Nyla took a moment to calm herself before returning to the living room to study.

…

In the afternoon, Valarie came over.

"Nyla, why did you suddenly move back here? What if Gabriel comes looking for you again?" she asked.

"He won't come during the day. I need to start looking for a place of my own anyway. I can't stay at your place forever," Nyla replied.

Valarie looked slightly displeased. She had intended to offer that Nyla could stay at her house for as long as needed. Knowing how proud Nyla was, though, she said, "If you're uncomfortable, you could pay me a bit of rent, just as if you were renting from me."

After considering it, Nyla shook her head. "No. I need to prepare for exams, so it's better if I live alone."

Realizing Nyla's determination, Valarie knew she couldn't be persuaded and decided not to press the issue further.

Instead, she suggested, "Then I'll help you find a place. It has to have good security. Otherwise, I won't feel at ease."

Nyla agreed with a nod. "Alright."

Gabriel's gaze shifted to Nyla, his expression softening further. "Nyla, where are you moving to?"

Nyla looked at him with a neutral expression and remained silent. There was nothing left to say between them.

Gabriel didn't seem bothered by Nyla's silence. He continued with a smile. "No matter where you move, remember to visit your dad if you have time. He misses you."

Nyla's face darkened. "Gabriel, don't try to use my father to threaten me. I've cut ties with him."

"Even if you want to sever ties, he will always be your father," Gabriel remarked.

His smile persisted as he looked at Nyla, his eyes filled with amusement. It was as if her moving away was just a game to him. No matter where the mouse ran, it would eventually be caught by the cat.

Nyla's hands, which had been hanging by her sides, clenched involuntarily. Disgust filled her heart.