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

Hill. Miss Isabella never came to

Nathan was stunned.

come to you?”

this moment that he realized Isabella’s decision to sever ties with him six months ago

had snapped, Isabella had

bid the Smiths

called after him, offering a

months ago, a foreign student was tragically killed during a street riot in California. Her body was never claimed

and his voice

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office, Nathan

“You’re too late. What were you doing six months

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

Isabella had ever owned a red dress, nor

this how you handle things? That might

at him as if he

your 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

as if Nathan had been

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

the office, his legs trembling, as mocking voices echoed

No wonder his wife wouldn’t want anything to do with him.”

first time, Nathan felt an overwhelming sense of

her,

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

Isabella’s life was filled with joy and excitement.

called her into the office to

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

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chance of achieving something

a definitive career–making event, it was a stepping stone. Winners could apprentice under industry giants, including the legendary

design; she was also

women.

met Jasmine once