Chapter 558

The living room fell into a tense silence, the temperature dropping sharply.

Oliver turned to Nyla, disbelief written all over his face, mixed with a hint of joy flickering in his eyes. He knew she was trying to deceive Damon, but seeing her stand up for him made him feel happy nonetheless.

Damon narrowed his eyes, drumming his fingers idly on the table. "You can marry him if you want. I don't care. But I won't be giving Buddy back to you."

Nyla's expression darkened. Just as she was about to respond, a small figure dashed toward her.

"Mommy…" Mason rushed into Nyla's arms, clinging to her leg and crying heart-wrenchingly.

Hearing him sob over the phone had been one thing, but seeing his tear-streaked face now made Nyla's blood boil.

"What have you done to Buddy? Why is he crying like this?!" she demanded, glaring at Damon.

Damon's expression remained icy. "He just left you for a strange environment. It's normal for him to cry. He'll settle down."

Nyla was fuming. "He's just a