Chapter 448

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 afternoon, 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 nee