CHAPTER 448

Chapter 448

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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 aftemoon, 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.”

The two of them went out to search for an apartment and eventually settled on a unit near Valarie’s villa, The security was excellent–access to both the residential area and the building required key cards, and even the elevators needed a card to operate.

The apartment faced the sun, and Nyla was satisfied with it, so she decided to take it on the spot.

Valarie helped Nyla move her belongings.

Nyla didn’t have much, just a few sets of clothes. Thus, a moving company wasn’t necessary. The car’s backseat and trunk were sufficient.

After several trips, they were about to leave–having done a final check to ensure nothing was left behind -when they turned and saw Gabriel standing at the door.

Valarie instinctively stepped in front of Nyla, her gaze cold as she addressed him. “Gabriel, if you try

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Gabriel glanced at Valarie and smiled. “Ms. Weir, you’ve misunderstood. I don’t intend to hurt Nyla.”

Valarie didn’t believe him for a second. She continued to watch him warily, her hand already in her bag. gripping the pepper spray tightly. If he dared to come closer, she’d spray it in his face.

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

them.

between.

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.