The Wrong Woman

Chapter 74

Nathan’s face was exceptionally gloomy and his eyes were filled with distress. As he tried to catch his breath, his chest heaved unevenly.

Suzanne had never witnessed Nathan in such a panicked state and was momentarily stunned.

From the time Nathan entered the ward, he didn’t utter a word. –

Suzanne cleared her throat and spoke softly, “I have to thank Mr. Vega for his timely rescue, I’m fine now.”

Nathan remained silent, his rapid breathing showing no signs of calming down.

Suzanne felt extremely intimidated by his behavior. The gradually enveloping hostility that radiated from him sent shivers down her spine.

She proceeded to raise her injured hands and explained patiently, The assailant tried to stab my chest with a dagger. I had no choice but to use my hands to stop it, and the dagger veered off. The doctor said it’s just a flesh wound; it will heal soon.”

Looking at Suzanne’s hands that were wrapped in bandages, Natha slowly clenched his fists. The chilling sound of his knuckles crackin made one feel like he was on the verge of an outburst of rage.

Suzanne feared this side of Nathan.

Ironically, instead of being comforted when she needed him the most, she found her injured self consoling a furious Nathan.

him, he remained silent and continued to

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murmured, “I didn’t mean to cause you

fear within him. He sat at the edge of the bed, pulling Suzanne’s upper

he felt Suzanne’s body warmth that his raging emotions

took Suzanne by surprise, and her hands froze

first time Nathan held her so closely-as though he was trying to merge her body into

Suzanne felt the softness of her chest pressed against his firm and

wound throbbed with pain, but she endured it in silence while lost

wasn’t used to being so

low and remorseful voice sounded lightly her ear. “I’m

a beat. The pain in her chest intensified. Sh whispered as she could no longer endure it, “Nathan, my wound

released her, urgently scrutinizing her up and down His tone was anxious when he asked, “Where else are you hurt?”

her heart, and then Nathan reached to lift her

raised her arm to block his touch. She

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at him in shock “What are you

me see your wound,” he said with a face full of concern.