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Chapter 599

Author: Hello Spring
The room fell into silence.

Damon paused, a complex emotion welling up inside him.

He had been raised with an elite education, where practicality and benefit always came before freedom and happiness. Every decision he made was driven by gain.

Emotions had never held much weight for him. He had never considered whether he was happy.

When Nyla told him that the most important thing was for Mason to grow up freely and happily, something in his heart stirred.

Amid the silence, Damon's phone suddenly rang.

Seeing that it was Erin, he subtly furrowed his brow and stood to leave the room.

As he walked out, the oppressive atmosphere in the room lifted.

When he returned after the call, Mason had finished his soup, and Nyla was tidying up.

Watching her graceful profile, Damon pressed his lips together and said in a low voice, "I have a meeting at the company later. I'll come back to see Buddy tomorrow."

Nyla hummed.

Her indifferent attitude didn't bother Damon. He turned and left quic
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