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.

Hill. Miss Isabella

Nathan was stunned.

She didn’t come

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

kite whose string had snapped, Isabella had slipped from his grasp.

Nathan bid

called after him, offering a well–meaning suggestion.

ago, a foreign student was tragically killed during a street riot in California. Her body was never claimed and was eventually handled by the federal authorities. Maybe you should check with

face turned even paler, and his voice softened. “Thank

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office, Nathan explained his situation.

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

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 a red dress, had long hair,

had ever owned a red dress, nor could he recall

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

at him as if he were

wouldn’t have waited six months after her death to find out she was missing. Honestly, if she’s your

if Nathan had been

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member’s words struck him like a hammer: *If your truly cared, you wouldn’t have been so negligent.*

left the office, his legs trembling, as mocking

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

Nathan felt an

her, deeply

“Isabella, I’m sorry…”

“Where are you?”

life was filled

the office

I’ve entered you into the 24th Global Fashion Festival’s Newcomer Competition. Prepare well–I believe

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chance of achieving something remarkable.”

Although this competition wasn’t a definitive career–making event, it was a stepping stone.

luxury fashion design; she was also

women.

met Jasmine