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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their reply was an even colder splash of water to his

Hill. Miss Isabella never

Nathan was stunned.

didn’t come to

that he realized Isabella’s decision to sever ties with him six months ago wasn’t just a passing fit of anger. She truly wanted

whose string had snapped, Isabella had slipped from his

lost, Nathan bid the Smiths

called after him, offering a

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

face turned even paler, and his voice

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office, Nathan explained his situation.

staff member scolded him harshly. “You’re too late. What were you

based on the autopsy report, we can share some details: the victim was

owned a red dress, nor could he recall her hairstyle

he slammed his fist on the desk. “Is this how you handle things? That might have been my

at him as if he were an idiot.

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

had been

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

his legs trembling, as mocking voices echoed

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

felt an overwhelming sense of guilt toward

failed her, deeply and

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

life was filled with joy

called her into the office to deliver

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

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achieving

it was a stepping

a pioneer in luxury fashion design; she was also

women.

had met Jasmine once