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

Chapter 14

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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their reply was an even colder splash of water to his face.

Hill. Miss Isabella never

Nathan was stunned.

didn’t come to you?”

ties with him six

had snapped, Isabella had

bid the Smiths

called after him,

during a street riot in California. Her body was never claimed and was eventually handled

paler, and his voice softened.

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Nathan explained his

too late. What were you doing

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,

Isabella had ever owned a red dress, nor could he

this how you handle things? That might have been

member looked at him as if he were

death to find out she was missing. Honestly, if she’s your wife, she probably wouldn’t want to

Nathan had been plunged

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

office, his legs trembling, as mocking voices echoed behind him.

his wife wouldn’t want

time, Nathan felt an overwhelming sense of guilt toward Isabella.

failed her,

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

Isabella’s life was filled with joy and excitement.

called her into the office to deliver thrilling news:

Festival’s Newcomer

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chance of achieving something remarkable.”

adrenaline. Although this competition wasn’t a definitive career–making event, it was a stepping stone. Winners could apprentice under industry giants, including

in luxury fashion design; she was also a philanthropist and one

women.

had met Jasmine once before.