Chapter 512

Nyla glanced at Mason, who was waiting at the table for dinner, and hesitated.

"Caroline, I really don't have time tonight. The nanny is on leave, and I'm not comfortable leaving Buddy at home alone," she explained.

"Why don't you bring him along? I can look after him for a while. Once you're done with the investor, you can take him back home," Caroline offered.

Hearing Caroline's urgent tone, Nyla realized it would be difficult to avoid tonight's party.

She bit her lip and said softly, "Let me ask Buddy."

After ending the call, Nyla walked over to the dining table and crouched down to face Mason. "Buddy, Mommy needs to go to a celebration party tonight. I'm not comfortable leaving you at home alone. Would you like to come with me? It won't take long."

Mason looked at her, thought for a few seconds, then nodded. "Okay."

He jumped off his chair and headed to his bedroom.

Nyla followed him and watched as he grabbed his portable language practice tape from his room. She felt a bit