The Wrong Woman

Chapter 140

Feeling flustered under Nathan’s gaze, Suzanne nervously offered, ” Would you like to have some too?”

Nathan shook his head in silence. Conflicted, Suzanne bit her lip and glanced downward.

Summoning courage after taking a deep breath, she tasted a piece of diced steak, finding it savory and delicious. She then earnestly

enjoyed the steamed egg custard and salad.

Gradually, she marveled at Nathan’s culinary skills, wondering if there was anything he couldn’t do.

Midway through her meal, Nathan’s voice broke the silence. “You’re not willing to share a room with me tonight?”

Suzanne froze, her heart racing as she chewed on her steak. She caught off guard, unsure how to respond. The idea of sleeping separately hadn’t even crossed her mind.

She had secluded herself all day, grappling with the uncertainty of facing Nathan. She never anticipated him to broach the subject so directly, showing no signs of embarrassment or remorse.

Nathan’s lips curled up slightly as he observed her tense expression, forming a bitter smile. “I’ll move to the guest room,” he said quietly.

could respond, she blurted out, “No.”

was anxious, catching Nathan off guard. He lightly furrowed his brow, looking at her with a mix of anticipation and confusion.

replace her during the night. The thought terrified her. She couldn’t

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head hung low, Suzanne continued in a voice barely above a whisper, “Nathan, please don’t touch me tonight,

her heart pounded with embarrassment

awkwardness.

and a fleeting hint of

saying a word, he

at Nathan’s reply, Suzanne finally felt at ease. However, the sound of a chair being

moment.

up only to see Nathan leaving the dining table, ding toward the

wrong, Suzanne couldn the feeling

knew she wasn’t a naive girl anymore. She saw no need to

to the hospital for a thorough