The Wrong Woman

Chapter 157

Suzanne finally regained her composure as she met Nathan’s earnest gaze. His touch brought a soothing warmth to her cheeks.

“Were we pitted against each other?” she asked sheepishly.

When Nathan affirmed with a nod, Suzanne attempted to pursue further. Yet, she found herself stumbling over her words.

With a deep sigh, Nathan stated sternly, “Next time you’re upset, don’t jump straight to divorce. Talk to me about it, alright?”

Suzanne stared at him with tearful eyes and nodded obediently. Seeing that, Nathan felt a wave of relief wash over him as his fingers hesitatingly trailed down her delicate face.

An uneasy silence then settled between them. Suzanne fidgeted, her gaze shifting nervously until it settled on Nathan’s shoulder.

“Is your wound alright?” she asked with concern, oblivious to

Nathan’s intense stare fixed on her rosy lips.

When Nathan hummed in response, Suzanne breathed a sigh of relief

at his reassurance.

then,” she suggested, her embarrassment evident as she struggled to find her footing.

to leave, Nathan seized her arm and called out to her. Startled,

Nathan peered into Suzanne’s eyes with a fervent intensity as his breathing

closing the distance between

lips, he leaned in to

13:

stood in the public greenhouse frequented by Florence. The thought of her catching them

Nathan. away and breaking free from his

departure, a wave of sadness and emptiness washed over him. He

returned to the house. Stepping into the living room, she found Sally engaged

Sally stood up and asked pretentiously,” There

fury within Suzanne. When she remembered Sally’s attempts to sabotage her relationship with

cold demeanor, Suzanne addressed her sternly, “Stop stealing my husband’s phone to send me deceitful messages claiming his affection for you, Ms. Hoffins. It’s contemptible to sow discord between a husband

paled instantly, though she tried to feign innocence. “I don’t understand what you’re talking about. There must be some

hearing Suzanne’s accusation. Only