I Never Regretted Leaving You (Can't Win Me Back)

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One of Nathan’s friends patted him on the shoulder and teased, “Nathan, you’d better bring Isabella back soon. If one day she returns pregnant and asks for a divorce, you’ll have no choice but to cry.”

“Also, if the famous Nattan gets dumped by Isabella, it’d be a real blow to your reputation.”

Grinding his teeth, Nathan muttered, “She wouldn’t dare…”

Ultimately, perhaps pressured by the impending company gala, Nathan chose to compromise.

“Noah, book me a flight to the U.S. And buy some gifts for my wife,” he instructed.

His assistant’s expression was hard to read. “Yes, sir.”

The next day.

Nathan boarded a flight to the U.S., carrying a ragdoll cat as a gift his assistant had purchased.

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He had finally decided to personally bring Isabella back home.

He thought to himself, *This trip will make up for the months l‘ ve ignored her. When I arrive, I’ll coax her a little, and she’ll happily follow me back.*

Nathan went to the Smiths‘ house. Six months ago, he had. tasked his assistant with finding a reliable family to help care for his unfamiliar, timid young wife.

But when Nathan eagerly knocked on the Smiths‘ door and explained his purpose, their confused expressions immediately doused his excitement.

“Isabella!” Nathan called into the house.

He thought she’d rush out joyfully to greet him as soon as she heard his voice.

However, contrary to his expectations, Mr. and Mrs. Smith met him with a firm response.

“Mr. Hill, please lower your voice. You’ll disturb the neighbors.”

“Mr. Smith, I’m Isabella’s husband. I’m here to take her home. Please let her know I’m here…”

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even colder splash of water

Miss Isabella never came to us.”

Nathan was stunned.

She didn’t come to you?”

him six months ago wasn’t just a passing fit

kite whose string had snapped, Isabella had slipped from his

Nathan bid

Smith called after him, offering

ago, a foreign student was tragically killed during a street riot in California. Her body was never claimed and was eventually handled by the federal authorities. Maybe you

face turned even paler, and his voice

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the federal office, Nathan explained his situation.

late. What were you doing six

perpetrator has been executed. There’s no way to identify the deceased now. However, based on the autopsy report, we can share some details: the victim was a 22–year–old female, wore a red dress, had long hair, and weighed around 90 pounds. That’s all. You can leave

ever owned a red dress, nor could

this how you handle things? That might have been my wife!

member looked at him as if he

wife, you wouldn’t have waited six months after her death to find out she was missing. Honestly, if she’s your wife, she probably wouldn’t want to be found by someone

had been plunged into an

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like a hammer: *If your truly cared, you wouldn’t

the office, his legs trembling, as mocking voices echoed behind

a scumbag. No wonder his wife wouldn’t want anything to

first time, Nathan felt an

her, deeply and completely.

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

was

her into the office to deliver

into the 24th Global Fashion Festival’s Newcomer Competition. Prepare well–I believe

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achieving something

event, it was a stepping stone. Winners could apprentice under

just a pioneer in luxury fashion design; she was also

women.

Isabella had met Jasmine once