The Wrong Woman

Chapter 101

Suzanne was overwhelmed with shame and discomfort when her

thoughts laid bare. She gradually lowered her head.

Fuming in anger, Nathan let go of her hand and uttered, “If you want a divorce, just tell me. I won’t make you stay. Don’t use tactics like this. to upset me.”

Tears began to well up in Suzanne’s eyes, burdened by a heart heavy with pain and sorrow. She bit her lip and struggled against the urge to

cry.

Leaving Nathan was not her desire, but she felt powerless to change the direction of their relationship. She grappled with the weight of not wanting to be defined by a troubled past she couldn’t undo.

Yet, she found herself trapped. Every day felt like a battle for survival, and she felt like a soul slowly withering away.

Nathan picked up on her profound sadness, and his own heart sank in response. Realizing he had been too harsh in his words, his gaze softened as he looked at her.

In a gentle tone, Nathan said, “Share what’s troubling you.”

Suzanne stayed quiet, and Nathan’s expression darkened. He watched her, head still bowed, until he noticed a tear slipping away.

A jolt of concern hit Nathan. He hurried over to Suzanne and lifted her. With her petite frame and head still lowered, Nathan couldn’t see her face even after helping her up.

his chest. He hadn’t felt this kind of pain

asked, concerned, “Why are

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the fear that Nathan might be the cause of her death in the future

simply went for it and pulled her into a warm,

dried up, and she couldn’t believe she was leaning

sides and blinked away the last of her tears. Her heart thumped like

her chest.

noticed Nathan’s heart racing. However, she was unsure if it was just her ears playing

head down and closed his eyes to breathe in the subtle, sweet fragrance of Suzanne’s hair. Her soft and comforting presence eased the ache in his heart that had

had been bothering him latel

smell of flowers, their hug

Suzanne blushed, feeling like her heart was about

burst.

go of me?” Suzanne said with a

voice.

Suzanne stepped back and stared at him with a puzzled look in her

shimmering with tears, which made her look especially pitiful. The recent hug