The Wrong Woman

Chapter 156

In despair, Suzanne pleaded, her voice trembling, “I beg you, Nathan. Please, don’t let my last admiration for you crumble into

disillusionment. I can’t take this anymore. I-”

Before she could complete her sentence, Nathan seized her arm and pulled her into a tight embrace. Nestling in his arms, Suzanne tensed up at the sudden intimacy as her heart raced with anxiety.

As he held her delicate frame, Nathan breathed in the scent of her hair, feeling a sense of solace wash over his pain. At that moment, he wished he could keep her close forever.

Drawing near, Nathan whispered into Suzanne’s ear, “You said you married me out of love, and I admit I long to build a life with you. I assure you, I only spoke the truth.

“While I once had feelings for Sally, that’s all in the past. I understand women well, but I wish you could tell me plainly presence upsets you. I can’t bear to hear talk of divorce.”

The mere mention of divorce stabbed at his heart, a deeper a than any physical wound.

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to hold back her tears. She choked out between sobs, “But

“I never did. I never claimed to love her. If I were

clenched her fists in

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You said

might break free from his embrace, Nathan held her firmly and hurriedly

did! You sent me a message confessing your love for her. You even suggested we part ways anytime! You’re a total scumbag, Nathan! A

Nathan quickly released Suzanne and took a

steps back. Leaning in, he gently cradled Suzanne’s face and wiped

awful. Please don’t cry.

I deleted it,” Suzanne admitted between sobs, trying to regain

day you asked me to sign the divorce

Suzanne nodded in affirmation, Nathan patiently clarified, “Th day, a household staff

water on me.