Trading My Ex for His Uncle



Mason nodded. "Okay."

"Good. When you receive a gift, you should feel happy, not worried. Now, go wash up for dinner," Nyla encouraged with a smile.

"Okay!" Mason chirped.

After dinner, Damon retreated to his study to work, only returning to the bedroom late at night.

Seeing that Nyla was still awake, he frowned. "Didn't I tell you not to wait up for me? Staying up late isn't good for you."

"I wasn't waiting for you tonight. I just couldn't sleep," Nyla admitted.

"Why? Did something happen?" Damon asked.

She considered telling him about Mason but decided against it.

Shaking her head, she replied, "It's nothing, really."

Damon had been working hard lately, and she didn't want to distract him with other concerns.noveldrama

Damon studied her, his expression knowing. "Nyla, your face gives you away. If you don't talk about it, you're not going to fall asleep tonight, are you?"

He smiled, despite his exhaustion. He made time for Nyla because, while work was important, so were she and Mason. He didn't want his responsibilities to make them feel neglected. That wouldn't be fair to them.

After a brief hesitation, Nyla finally spoke. "We've both been so busy lately that Buddy feels a bit left out."

Damon pressed his lips into a thin line. "I've noticed that too. I've been neglecting not just Buddy, but you as well. I've decided to set aside a day this weekend for the three of us to spend together."

Nyla felt a pang of guilt. "That's thoughtful, but taking a full day off will wear you out. I was thinking that, on evenings when you don't have meetings, you could bring your work home and spend a little time playing with Buddy instead."

"I'll consider that, but I still want to make time for the two of you. Work will always be there, but my time with you is just as important," Damon said. Meeting his serious gaze, Nyla felt a warmth spread through her.

"Just don't push yourself too hard. Work is important, but there will always be time for us later," Nyla reassured him.

Damon nodded. "Don't worry. I know my limits."

"Go take a shower. It's late," she urged with a smile.

"Okay," Damon replied.

As Damon went to shower, Nyla was about to go to bed when her phone suddenly rang.

It was Ruby.

"Nyla, do you know any good law firms in Saintornia?"

The question made Nyla realize

exactly what Ruby was planning. Her tone cooled slightly. "Ruby, hiring a lawyer for Sullivan is something his family should handle. You really don't need to-"

Before she could finish, Ruby interrupted her, "Both Sullivan and I don't have family to rely on. I know you think I'm overstepping, but if I don't help him, no one will."

Nyla frowned. "Do you even know what you're getting into?"

She could understand Ruby's gratitude for Sullivan saving her twice, but taking on his problems to this extent? Was Ruby planning to handle everything for him-hiring a lawyer and dealing with the fallout?

Moreover, Nyla didn't think Sullivan had saved Ruby without some ulterior motive.

After a long silence, Ruby's voice came through the line, low and raspy. "I know exactly what I'm doing."

"Fine," Nyla said coolly. "But I won't

get involved or recommend a

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lawyer. Don't forget-Sullivan embezzled funds from Prospectus Technology. And Prospectus Technology's CEO, Damon, is my boyfriend."