Chapter 478
Chapter 478
Just as Nyla and Valarie were about to leave after finishing dinner, they ran into Oliver again, who had just completed his business meeting.
“Ms. Jayston, Valarie, what a coincidence,” Oliver greeted them warmly.
Valarie raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in her eyes. “It really is.”
Oliver turned to Nyla, his tone gentle. “Ms. Jayston, did you two have any drinks tonight? I can give you a ride home if you need.”
Nyla shook her head. “No. We didn’t drink, and both of us drove here. But thanks for the offer, Mr. Raynor.”
A flicker of disappointment crossed Oliver’s face, but he quickly recovered with a smile. “Alright then, maybe we can grab a meal together sometime.”
Valarie chimed in with a smile. “I doubt there’ll be a chance for that. Nyla is leaving for Capitarnia in a few days.”
Oliver froze for a moment. “Ms. Jayston, why are you moving to Capitarnia?”
His eyes filled with curiosity as he looked at Nyla.
“I’m planning to work there,” Nyla replied.
She didn’t want to share too many details since they weren’t close, so she kept it brief. “Mr. Raynor, it’s getting late. We’ll be heading out. Goodbye.”
Sensing her distant tone, Oliver looked a bit disheartened. He wasn’t oblivious–he could tell Nyla wasn’t interested in him.
His smile grew stiff. “Alright then, Ms. Jayston. Goodbye.”
Nyla nodded and walked toward the parking lot.
Valarie caught up to her and, noticing her stern expression, immediately pleaded, “Nyla, I’m sorry! I won’t say stuff like that again, I promise!”
Nyla stopped and looked at her. “Valarie, from what I’ve seen, Oliver seems like a nice guy with a good heart. Since I have no intention of getting involved with him, I don’t think it’s fair for him to know too much about my personal life. Otherwise, he’ll be the one who ends up hurt.”
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The place felt devoid of life. If she hadn’t been forced to leave, she wouldn’t have done so so soon. After all, Saintornia had been her home for over 2 years.
Once she confirmed that everything had been mailed, she bought a train ticket for the next morning. She hesitated momentarily, wondering whether she should visit Harrison in the hospital.
Since their last tense encounter there, they hadn’t spoken. She had no idea how his health had been in the meantime.
After some indecision, Nyla finally decided to go. This might be one of her last chances, as she probably wouldn’t visit Saintornia often after moving to Capitarnia.
With her mind made up, she grabbed her bag and drove to the hospital.
Nyla paused at the door to the hospital room, her hand on the doorknob.
Just as she was about to open it, she overheard Wren’s voice from inside.
“Harrison, Nyla’s behavior is really out of line. Does she really plan to cut ties with you? She hasn’t come to see you once this entire time. It’s been Gabriel running around, taking care of everything every time your health declines.
“Sigh… I’ll stop talking about it, or you’ll say I’m being too much again. After all, I’m just a stepmother…”
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