Your Uncle’s My Husband Now Back Off, Ex! novel Chapter 122

**Through Unseen Doors We Step Into Untold Worlds Beyond by Sage Hunter Lane**
**Chapter 122**

As Nyla stirred from her slumber, her eyes fluttered open, taking in the stark white ceiling that loomed above her. It took a moment for her mind to piece together the fragments of her recent past, the events that had led her here.

“You’re awake! Are you experiencing any discomfort?” The voice that pierced the silence belonged to Damon, who stood by her bedside, looking weary and drawn, as though he had weathered a storm.

Nyla turned her head slightly, her brow furrowing as she assessed her condition. “Aside from a bit of pain in my abdomen, I think I’m alright. How long have I been out?”

“A full day,” Damon replied, his tone heavy with concern.

Nyla’s eyes widened in disbelief. “That long?”

“Yes,” he confirmed, the gravity of the situation weighing on him. “The stab wound was serious; it damaged your spleen.”

She recalled the doctor’s words echoing in her mind—a mere centimeter deeper, and the outcome could have been fatal. The thought sent a shiver through her, and she glanced at Damon, who had spent over ten hours anxiously pacing outside the operating room, each tick of the clock stretching into an eternity of dread.

With a shaky breath, Nyla pushed herself up into a seated position, her body protesting with every movement. “Did they catch the attacker?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Damon nodded solemnly, his expression darkening. “Yes. He was the son of the owner of a rival company to Prospectus Technology. After their bankruptcy, he sought revenge against me.”

He cast his eyes downward, a storm of emotions brewing within him. The thought of Samuel—who would never see the light of day again—hung heavily in the air.

Before Nyla could respond, the door burst open with a force that made her jump. Clark stormed into the room, his gaze fixed on Damon, radiating fury.

“Damon! Not only did you get Nyla hurt, but you also blocked the news, leaving me to investigate for a whole day! Do you really think you can act without consequences in Saintornia?”

Nyla’s eyes darted between the two men, shock coursing through her veins. She had already found it odd that Clark had allowed Damon to remain by her side, given their history. But now, the revelation that Damon had suppressed the news left her feeling unsettled.

Damon regarded Clark with a cool indifference. “This is a hospital room, Clark. Nyla just woke up and needs a calm environment—”

Before he could finish his sentence, Clark cut him off, his voice laced with contempt. “What right do you have to say that? If it weren’t for you, she wouldn’t be in this condition!”

Damon’s demeanor shifted, a shadow crossing his face.

He knew the truth; this incident was indeed his fault. Yet, the memory of Nyla pushing him out of harm’s way lingered in his mind, a reminder that she cared for him. That realization alone was enough to fuel his determination. He would navigate through every obstacle that lay between them, allowing her the space to wait for him.

Just as he was about to respond, his phone buzzed, shattering the tension in the room. Seeing Spencer’s name flash on the screen, he excused himself and stepped onto the balcony to take the call.

“What is it?” Damon asked, his tone sharp.

Spencer’s voice came through, serious and measured. “Mr. Sumner, I’ve uncovered what you asked me to look into. Ms. Jayston has been investigating the Harris Pharmaceuticals accident from six years ago. Your older brother seems to be involved.”

Damon’s heart sank as he tightened his grip on the phone, the implications of Spencer’s words crashing over him like a tidal wave.

He had been puzzled by Nyla’s return to Clark, but now the pieces fell into place. She was delving into the Harris Pharmaceuticals incident. It made sense now—if that accident implicated Cyrus, then the Sumners were responsible for the Jaystons’ downfall. How could she be with him as if nothing had happened?

After a moment of silence, Spencer hesitated before asking, “Mr. Sumner, should we prevent Ms. Jayston from continuing her investigation?”

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