Chapter 109

"Do as you like," Damon said.

"Okay. Uncle Damon, you're busy with work. If you don't have to, don't waste your time coming to see me," Nyla commented.

Damon raised an eyebrow, his gaze scrutinizing Nyla. "Is this how you treat someone who saved your life?"

Nyla looked up at him and said slowly, "It's precisely because you saved my life that I should be more grateful. I don't want to waste your time when you're so busy, Uncle Damon."

Seeing her repeatedly address him as "Uncle Damon", a constant reminder of their relationship, Damon suddenly leaned in closer.

Startled by his magnified face, Nyla backed away quickly, as if avoiding the plague.

Just as Damon was about to speak, the door to the room was pushed open.

"Nyla—" Clark's voice halted abruptly when he saw Damon.

From Clark's perspective, Damon's movement seemed like he wanted to kiss Nyla.

Clark's expression turned icy as he strode to the bedside, glaring at Damon. "Uncle Damon, I've told you before to stay away from Ny