Chapter 330
Nyla wasnât prepared for what happened next. Her lower back slammed against the edge of the marble sink, sending a sharp pain shooting through her body. Her face turned pale.
Nathaniel quickly rushed over, to support a swaying Rebecca, his expression anxious. âRebecca, are you alright?â
A bruise was already forming on Rebeccaâs forehead, but she managed a weak smile. âNathaniel, Iâm fine. Ms. Jayston didnât do it on purpose⦠Besides, I just got back, and Damon broke up with her. Itâs only natural for her to be angry with meâ¦â
Nathanielâs expression darkened as he glared at Nyla. âRebecca and Damon were together before. Theyâre just getting back together now. No matter how unhappy you are, thereâs nothing you can do about it. If I see you lay a hand on Rebecca again, I wonât let you off easy!â
Nyla had been caught off guard by Rebeccaâs little stunt, and her back still throbbed from when Nathaniel had shoved her into the sink.
Already irritated, she couldnât help but sneer at his words. âMr. Preston, by your logic, since Rebecca and Damon are a couple, it should be Damon saying this to me, not you. Anyone who doesnât know better would think you were her boyfriend.â
Nathanielâs expression darkened further, his eyes cold. âConsidering you were with Damon before, Iâll let this slide if you apologize now. Otherwise, when Damon shows. up, you wonât be able to handle the consequences!â
Before he could finish speaking, a cold voice came from the side. âApologize for what?â
Nathaniel turned to see Damon and said coldly, âDamon, youâre just in time. Ms. Jayston pushed Rebecca on purpose. Who knows what could have happened if I hadnât stepped in?â
He pushed Rebecca toward Damon, his anger still evident.
Damon looked down and saw the bruise on Rebeccaâs forehead, his gaze hardening.
Tears of grievance welled up in Rebeccaâs eyes as she looked pitifully at Damon. Even so, she tugged at his arm, pleading on Nylaâs behalf, âDamon, Ms. Jayston didnât do it on purpose. And⦠I did take you away from her right after I got back, so, understandably, sheâd resent meâ¦â
Chapter 330
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Damon pulled his arm away and looked at Nyla. âDid you push her?â
Nylaâs expression remained impassive. âWhat do you think, Mr. Sumner?â
Nathanielâs anger deepened as he saw Nylaâs attitude. âNyla, even Rebecca is pleading for you. Donât push it. This wonât end with just a simple apology if you keep this up!â
Damon frowned slightly as he looked at Nathaniel. âSo, how do you propose we resolve this?â
Nathaniel was about to respond but hesitated under Damonâs cold gaze. Suddenly, he remembered how Damon hadnât defended Rebecca when Erin insulted her earlier.
Could it beâ¦
The thought that crossed his mind made him uneasy.
Pushing aside those unsettling thoughts, he spoke in a low voice. âDamon, you saw Rebeccaâs injury. All Iâm asking is for Nyla to apologize. Is that unreasonable? Are you really going to protect her in front of Rebecca?â
Rebecca suddenly panicked and looked at Nathaniel with teary eyes. âNathaniel, please stop. Letâs just pretend none of this happened today. Ms. Jayston pushed me, and now weâre even. I donât owe her anything anymore.â
After saying that, she reached out to take Damonâs hand, intending to leave.
Before she could touch him, though, he walked straight past her, heading toward Nyla.
Rebecca froze. By the time she realized what was happening and tried to stop him, it was too late.
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