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 to his face.

Miss Isabella never came to

Nathan was stunned.

She didn’t come to you?”

to sever ties with him six months ago wasn’t just a passing fit of anger. She truly wanted to leave him.

had snapped, Isabella had slipped from his grasp.

Nathan bid the

Mr. 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

turned even paler, and his voice softened. “Thank you. I’ll look into

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Nathan explained his situation.

“You’re too late. What were you

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

no idea if Isabella had ever owned a red dress,

desk. “Is this how you handle things? That might have been my wife! Can’t

member looked at him as if he were

about your wife, you wouldn’t have waited six months after her death to find out she

as if Nathan had been plunged into an icy abyss.

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words struck him like a hammer: *If

legs trembling, as mocking voices echoed

No wonder his wife wouldn’t want

time, Nathan felt an overwhelming sense of guilt toward

her, deeply and

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

was filled with joy

called her into the office

entered you into the 24th Global Fashion Festival’s Newcomer Competition. Prepare

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achieving something remarkable.”

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

a pioneer in luxury fashion design; she was

women.

met Jasmine once