Trading My Ex for His Uncle

After what felt like a long time, there was a knock at the study door.

"Come in," Damon called.

Nyla opened the door and stepped inside, surprised to find Damon standing by the window. "Damon, don't you have work to do?"

Damon turned to face her. "No, I rescheduled everything for the next few days. I also called Buddy's kindergarten to request some time off for him."

"Mm." Nyla nodded. "There's something I wanted to discuss with you."

"What is it?" Damon asked.

"I just saw one of Buddy's reward requests. He wants to go on a trip with both of us. I was thinking... maybe the three of us could spend the next three days together and take a short trip," Nyla suggested.

A flicker of surprise crossed Damon's face before he nodded. "Alright, I'll find a resort for us."

"Thank you," Nyla replied.

"There's no need for thanks between us," Damon said softly, then paused. "But..... how do you plan to tell Buddy about you leaving?"

The question made Nyla falter, her gaze dropping to the floor. She had never been separated from Mason before, and the thought of explaining it to him filled her with dread.

Damon pulled her into his arms, his voice gentle. "If you don't know how to say it yet, wait until you're ready."

She nodded, leaning into his embrace. "Okay."

Resting against his chest, she began listing all the little things Damon needed to take care of for Mason.

"Buddy is afraid of thunderstorms. If it rains at night, you must stay with him until he falls asleep. He hates carrots, but you need to ensure he eats them at least once a week to prevent vision problems..."

She rambled on, listing every little detail, and Damon quietly listened to it all.

By the time Nyla was done, her voice had grown choked with emotion, and her eyes were red.

If she could, she would never leave Damon and Mason.noveldrama

Damon gently patted her back. "Nyla, don't worry. I'll take good care of Buddy and will work hard to strengthen Prospectus Technology. I promise it won't be long before I can bring you back."

She nodded, her voice trembling. "I trust you. I just... got so focused on Buddy

that I forgot to remind you to take care of yourself, too.

"You need to eat on time every day. If your stomach starts acting up again and I'm not around, I know you won't take it seriously.

"I'll have Spencer check on you regularly. When I return, I'll personally ask him if you've been eating and sleeping well."

Damon couldn't help but laugh.

"Alright, I promise I'll take care of

myself Besides, if I let my health fail

and

you decide I'm not worth keeping, what will I do then?

"At least you'd know," she replied with a small smile.

After wiping her reddened eyes, she stepped out of his arms. "I won't disturb you anymore. Don't stay up too late working."

Just as she turned to leave, Damon

pulled her back into his embraces "You're leaving for Meristate in three

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us on work?"

Do you think I'll have the heart

"Then let's just chat for a while," Nyla suggested.

"Okay. But before you leave, shouldn't you visit Dad?" Damon asked.

Nyla blinked in surprise at his words and looked up at him. "You're calling him that already?"

"I adapt quickly," Damon replied.

Nyla thought for a moment and said, "I'll go see him tomorrow morning. Just me— you and Buddy can stay home."

"Alright," Damon said.

They spent a little more time in the study before Nyla broke the silence. "I'm going

to shower now. I need to get up early tomorrow."

"Okay. I'll join you," Damon said.

Her face flushed red, and she waved her hands dismissively. "That's not

necessary. I... uh, want to shower alone..."