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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was an even colder splash of water

Isabella never came to us.”

Nathan was stunned.

She didn’t come

with him six months ago wasn’t just a passing fit

string had snapped,

Nathan bid the

called after him, offering

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

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

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the federal office, Nathan explained

too late. What were you

way to identify the deceased now. However, based on the autopsy report, we can share some details: the victim was a

had no idea if Isabella had ever owned a red dress, nor could he recall

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

him as if he were an

to find out she was missing. Honestly, if she’s your wife,

had been plunged into

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member’s words struck him like a hammer: *If your truly cared, you

trembling,

wouldn’t want

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

her, deeply

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

in Milan, Isabella’s life was filled with

her into the office to

Festival’s Newcomer Competition. Prepare well–I believe you have

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of achieving

was a stepping stone. Winners could apprentice

fashion design; she was also

women.

had met Jasmine