The Wrong Woman

Chapter 86

Nathan strolled up to Suzanne with a darkened gaze and suddenly

leaned down.

Suzanne instinctively leaned back and landed on the bed. She could feel her heart racing out of her chest.

Nathan knelt on the bed and placed his hands beside her as he peered down at her:

His masculine scent flooded over Suzanne and her breaths turned

erratic. She was both nervous and confused.

Nathan teased playfully, “Madam, do you prefer to top or bottom for

me?”

“That’s not what I meant.” Suzanne paled. Why did she sense some seriousness behind his playful words?

“You… you seem unhappy-ever since I exited the lab; and you refuse to talk to me.” Suzanne swallowed hard.

Nathan smirked and muttered, “The successful extraction of pure Azurium not only saved me a chunk of money but also pushed our technology forward. Of course, I’m happy.”

my identity again, then? Is that why

Suzanne asked.

never stopped doubting your identity.” Nathan hummed.

She was trying to get a

Nathan consoled, “Stop thinking about it. I’m not unhappy. If anything, I’m very excited. But I

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to digest the shock you’ve

her

don’t understand. Just go to sleep.” Nathan pointed at the clock. “It’s already one in the morning.”

“I can’t

gaze darkened. “How about we do

some energy after I’m

eyes

stood up. He couldn’t help but feel dejected over Suzanne’s rejection. Who was she preserving her

turned off, and Suzanne was asleep. He climbed into bed,

past, Nathan could keep his cool even when he shared a bed with Suzanne. Yet now, the lust he had for her was growing by the day.

another

woken up by the sunlight pouring

she roused from slumber. The space beside her was empty with only a neatly folded sheet in its place.

felt empty too.

morning routine. After changing out of her pajamas, she left the room with her hair