Your Uncle’s My Husband Now Back Off, Ex! novel Chapter 190

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

Damon leaned back in his chair, a hint of frustration etching his features. “Just say it was sent to you by someone named Pete,” he instructed, his voice steady yet laced with urgency.

If it weren’t for Pete’s sudden disappearance, Damon wouldn’t have found himself in this predicament, desperately needing to track down Valarie. The weight of the situation hung heavily in the air, a silent tension that neither of them could ignore.

“Got it,” Valarie replied, her tone clipped but understanding the gravity of the moment.

After their brief yet intense discussion, Valarie made the decision to forgo dinner with Damon. Their relationship was cordial at best, and lingering over a meal felt unnecessary.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll head out now,” she stated, her voice firm as she stood up, ready to leave.

Damon’s expression shifted to one of seriousness, his gaze penetrating. “Ms. Weir, it’s crucial that you keep this matter confidential. I don’t want anyone to know that I handed you this file.”

Valarie met his gaze with a reassuring nod. “Don’t worry. I’ll keep it to myself,” she assured him, though a flicker of uncertainty danced in her mind.

Once Valarie stepped out of the restaurant, the cool evening air greeted her like an old friend. She made her way directly to Nyla’s apartment, her heart racing with a mix of excitement and anxiety.

As she entered, Nyla’s face lit up with surprise. “Valarie, what are you doing here?” she exclaimed, her voice warm and welcoming.

Valarie grinned, feeling a rush of affection for her friend. “I missed you, so I thought I’d drop by. Let me in first,” she replied, her smile wide.

Nyla stepped aside, allowing Valarie to enter. Once they settled into the cozy living room, Valarie reached into her bag and retrieved the file, handing it over to Nyla with a sense of urgency.

Nyla accepted it, her brow furrowing in confusion. “What’s this?” she asked, her curiosity piqued.

As soon as Nyla opened the file and scanned a few lines, her expression morphed into one of shock and alarm. “Valarie, how do you have this?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Noting the seriousness etched across Nyla’s face, Valarie shrugged casually, attempting to diffuse the tension. “Someone named Pete sent it to me and asked me to give it to you. Do you know him? What’s in the file?”

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