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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even colder splash

Hill. Miss Isabella never

Nathan was stunned.

didn’t come to you?”

to sever ties with him six months ago wasn’t just a passing

a kite whose string had snapped, Isabella had slipped from his

bid the Smiths farewell.

Hill…” Mr. Smith called after him, offering a

was tragically killed during a street riot in California. Her body was never claimed and was eventually handled by the federal authorities.

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

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the federal office, Nathan explained his

“You’re too late.

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.

idea if Isabella had ever owned a red dress, nor could he recall her hairstyle clearly.

you handle

staff member looked at him as if he

she was missing. Honestly, if she’s your

if Nathan had been plunged into an

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

trembling, as mocking voices echoed behind

wife wouldn’t want anything to do

Nathan felt an overwhelming sense of guilt toward Isabella.

failed her, deeply and

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

life was filled with

the office to

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

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of achieving

definitive career–making event, it was

fashion design; she was also a philanthropist and one

women.

had met