The Wrong Woman

Chapter 64

When she arrived at the dining room, Suzanne took a plate from the counter. She then grabbed some fruit and salad from the buffet spread. After collecting a cup of tea as well, she made her way back. to her room.

When she reached her room, however, she suddenly stopped. Nathan was there knocking on her door, but then he turned to see Suzanne. They felt like strangers even when their eyes met.

Nathan approached her and reached for her plate. “Let me help you with this

Suzanne quickly declined. “It’s fine. I can bring it in myself-”

But before she could finish, Nathan had already taken her plate from her.

It would be awkward for Suzanne to take it back. So, she went to open the door instead.

After they entered the room, Suzanne closed the door. Nathan scanned the room before placing the plate down on the dining t

Suzanne was cautious. She was always tense whenever she was alone with him. It was due to a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

For the past week, she had been pining after him. But now that s got to see him again, she felt hurt. Resentment filled up inside he

“Are you sure that’s enough food?” Nathan asked as he gazed at hel

with her fork. She ignored him

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leaned back in his

have the cheek to ask

her mouth tasted like ash. Suzanne angrily put down her fork and

pretty eyes stirred something in Nathan. Still, he waited for her to speak.

yell at him,

One look from him was enough to paralyze her. She didn’t dare to

asked in a soft, hurt tone, “Didn’t you boast about your aim? And that’s

Suzanne’s choice of words. He thought that Suzanne was worked up because he let those pirates go. But he

all. I need to keep one of them alive so that they lead us to their nest.

answered.

mean to destroy the pirates’ base of operations and t back all the goods that

clicked into place. She pursed her lips as she

accidentally hurt Sally, aren’t you?” she asked sourly.

“What does Sally have to

bit her lower lip, trying not to expose her

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