The Wrong Woman

Chapter 27

Vera patted Suzanne on the head fondly and smiled. “Your husband is here.”

Suzanne paused, and her face paled.

Vera pointed toward the house. “He’s in there.”

Suzanne turned to look in a panic.

Was he here to get revenge on behalf of his beloved Sally? Or was he here to divorce her?

“You slept here last night,” Vera said in a low voice. “I think he missed you, so he’s here/ take you home.”

Suzanne forced out a smile and tried not to let her bitterness show.

to

Vera didn’t know about the fiasco that was their relationship. She thought that they were a loving couple.

Under Vera’s instruction, Suzanne helped her back to the mansion. As soon as they entered, Nathan came out of his room.

here, Nate,

them and greeted

in casual clothing. His black shirt accentuated his dignified presence.

of attraction she felt toward him, despite her loathing. She didn’t want to see him or speak to him.

when he saw that Suzanne

He wasn’t good at communicating if it wasn’t

orders.

feeling guilty at the sight

tension in the atmosphere was almost

cleared his throat. “Are your hands

she said curtly while still feeling too upset

showed Nathan her palms. “They’re not fine.

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are all scratched up,” she said unhappily. “She told me she tripped on the road and scraped herself. It’s not just her hands; her knees

two hours straight, you know? Her eyes were all swollen. If I

“I didn’t,” she mumbled. “Don’t spread rumors, Grandma.”

a bottle of ointment from his

bottle of ointment in his hands. She

thanks,” she

lips and let out a breath before placing the