Chapter 302

Damon patted her head and said softly, "If I haven't earned your complete trust, then I still haven't done well enough."

Nyla looked up at him, about to speak, when his phone suddenly rang.

"Did you change your ringtone?" she asked, noticing that Damon's phone sounded different from usual.

Damon didn't answer. He picked up his phone and walked aside to take the call.

For some reason, Nyla felt a wave of unease wash over her, and she couldn't help but frown.

Soon, Damon ended the call and returned to her.

"I have to go out for a bit. You should go to sleep," he said.

He turned to leave, but Nyla instinctively grabbed his hand. "Is it something important? Can you stay and keep me company? I…"

She struggled to find a reason to keep him around.

Was it just her inexplicable anxiety?

The reason seemed a bit absurd even to her.

Damon's gaze softened, and he nodded. "If you're scared, I can have the driver pick up Valarie to keep you company."

Nyla opened her mouth, then slowly sho