Chasing the Unexpected

Chapter 789

As Nyla stepped out of the elevator, she saw Damon still standing where she had left him. When he caught sight of her emerging, his initially downcast eyes brightened.

“Nyla…” he called out.

She bit her lip and approached him. “I’m sorry about earlier. I wasn’t angry with you. I was just really shocked and didn’t know how to face my dad.”

Seeing the guilt in her eyes, Damon gently patted her head, his voice soft. “I understand. I just didn’t want to see you upset.‘

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He knew he should have told her beforehand about his secret meetings with Harrison. Even if she had been angry, it would have been expected.

“Yeah, I… want to go see him,” she said. NôvelDrama.Org: owner of this content.

“Okay, I’ll take you there,” he replied.

Even though Nyla had prepared herself mentally, she couldn’t help but tear up the moment she saw Harrison’s emaciated form close.

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Damon gently patted her back and whispered, “You don’t have to worry too much. The doctor said his condition is serious, but there’s still a chance for recovery. As long as he stays in good spirits and takes time to recuperate, he can be discharged.”

Nyla nodded and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. “Thank you, Damon!”

If it weren’t for him, she might not have been able to untangle her feelings or even consider seeing Harrison.

“By the way, my dad and Wren…” she probed.

“They’ve already divorced. With Gabriel’s help, Wren has married a wealthy businessman,

Damon replied.

Nyla lowered her gaze, not surprised. After all, Harrison’s illness required constant care. Since they had no children, it made sense that Wren would want to leave eventually.

After sitting in the ward for a while, Nyla was about to leave when Harrison woke up. He slowly opened his eyes. Upon seeing Nyla sitting by the bed, he was momentarily stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Was this a dream? Nyla actually came to see him.

Harrison had dreamt many times about Nyla visiting him, but those dreams always featured the Nyla from five years ago. Never had he imagined she would appear to him like

this.

His eyes instantly filled with tears, and his bony hand trembled as it reached for her. “Nyla

Feeling a lump in her throat, Nyla grasped his hand. “Dad, I’m sorry it took me so long.”

Harrison stared at her, eyes wide in disbelief, tears spilling from the corners. “Nyla, it’s really you! You actually came to see me?”

He had thought it was just another dream, but to his surprise, it was real. He choked eyes fixed on her, terrified that this was just a dream.

Even if it was a dream, it was a good one. He had longed to see her again.

“Yes, Dad. I’ll come to see you every day from now on,” Nyla declared.

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“Really?” Harrison asked as he grasped her hand tightly, his face alight with excitement. “Really. I won’t hold grudges against you anymore,” Nyla promised.

Seeing the joy and tears of reunion on both their faces, Damon quietly stepped out of the ward to give them time alone.

After Damon left, Harrison wiped his eyes and forced himself to calm down. “Nyla, you must have had a tough time out there all these years.”

Nyla shook her head. “Not really.”

Noticing how much more composed she seemed compared to five years ago, Harrison sighed inwardly.

How could it not have been hard for her? She was probably just saying that to spare He didn’t press further but nodded and said, “It’s good that you’re back.” Then, he started asking about where she was working now, and she answered each question.

him.

Even though Nyla insisted she wasn’t struggling, Harrison could tell from her descriptions that she had not had an easy time these past few years.