CHAPTER 124

Chapter 124

Nyla stood still, sensing a dangerous vibe from Damon that made her instinctively want to flee.

“Uncle Damon, it’s dark here, and it’s not appropriate for us to be alone. I’ll head back,” she said, turning to leave.

As she took a few steps, though, she heard footsteps behind her. Panicking, she tried to quicken her pace but stumbled and tripped.

She lost her balance, but a strong hand grabbed her waist and pulled

her back.

Nyla fell into Damon’s arms. She quickly pushed him away and stepped back.

Damon narrowed his eyes, the menace in them intensifying as he remarked, “You use people and then discard them. You’re quite skilled at that.”

Nyla bit her lip, feeling embarrassed. “Uncle Damon, thank you for just now, but we should keep our distance.”

Damon stepped closer, and Nyla instinctively tried to retreat but found herself against the door of the greenhouse. She had nowhere to go.

When they were so close that they could hear each other’s breathing, Damon looked down at her and said, “But I don’t want to keep my

distance.”

Nyla took a deep breath, looked up at him, and said, “Uncle Damon, Ms. Hulle is more suitable for you. She’s beautiful and-”

Before she could finish, her eyes widened in shock. Damon grabbed her chin and kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words.

Nyla was stunned. For a moment, she was completely frozen. This was

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the Sumners‘ home. Was he out of his mind?!

When she regained her composure, she shoved him away and warned,” Uncle Damon, have some respect!”

Fury filled Nyla as she glared at Damon with icy disdain.

“If I hear you mention any other woman again, I’ll have to shut you up my way,” Damon said, his tone serious.

Nyla clenched her hands at her sides. She turned her gaze away and said coldly, “If you don’t want to hear it, I won’t say it. Can I leave now?”

If anyone saw her alone with Damon in the middle of the night, who knew what they would think?

Marie already disliked her. If Marie discovered Damon’s feelings for her, who knew what she would do?

Damon’s demeanor grew even colder. “Do you really not want to be around me that much?”

“Uncle Damon, given our relationship, is it appropriate for us to be alone, together? You might not be affected, but have you considered what people will say about me?”

In the end, Nyla thought Damon’s feelings were just a fleeting

infatuation. If he truly cared about her, he wouldn’t risk her reputation by cornering her late at night.

Damon’s gaze grew even colder as he questioned, “Who dares to speak. ill of you?”

Nyla scoffed. “You can’t control what others say.”

“I think you’re not afraid of others seeing us. You’re afraid Clark will see us. Moving back so quickly–are you worried that woman will threaten. your position?” Damon asked.

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Nyla turned her head away, her expression indifferent, as she answered, “Since you know, you shouldn’t be bothering me.”

Damon grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him. His expression was chilling as he declared, “Nyla, I’m not someone you can easily provoke. You should have anticipated the consequences when you first involved me.”

“I already told you that was an accident,” Nyla said.

Damon chuckled. “Let’s say the hotel incident was an accident. But what about the times I saved you? Don’t you think you owe me?”

Nyla bit her lip before asking, “What do you want me to do?”

“That’s for you to decide,” Damon replied.

Nyla pushed him away, about to speak, when suddenly a flashlight beam illuminated their direction.