The Wrong Woman

Chapter 172

The realization of Nathan’s worry about her late return without prior notice stirred a mixture of guilt and nervousness within Suzanne.

Approaching Suzanne with deliberate steps, Nathan’s gaze held a depth that seemed to elude comprehension. “Have you been out of town?” he inquired gently.

Suzanne’s heart skipped a beat as she watched him, her mind

swirling with questions.

“How would he possibly know? Could he have tracked me?” she pondered, though she had settled all expenses at the hospital, leaving no trace of her whereabouts.

Observing her suspicious expression, Nathan’s lips curled slightly as he pointed to the departing vehicle. “The cab from other cities have issues with local traffic regulations. They rarely pick up passengers in Phoenicia,” he explained.

Suzanne turned her head to glance at the distant vehicle, sudden comprehending the situation. She nodded in acknowledgment. “Yes

“Do you mind sharing the reason for your trip?”

“No,” came Suzanne’s immediate reply.

Nathan felt a sharp pang in his heart at her firm response. Further questioning seemed futile. In a marriage, the absence of complete honesty only hints at a deeper disconnect.

tinge of disappointment, Nathan gently took her hand and led her back. “Let’s

grasp as they entered Morrison Residence. His touch filled

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her in a

had always walked briskly, his steps now were slow and deliberate as they covered the short distance in a matter of

minutes.

for a few seconds before

it was already late at night, Suzanne

She wanted to spend more time with Nathan, though she refrained from voicing her longing, fearing

the room. Leaning against the door, she fixed her gaze on Nathan, her words lingering unspoken. Nathan met her gaze with silent intensity, his eyes filled with depth and

move to invite the other

moment, they exchanged longing glances, each

broke the silence, attempting

tension.

let out a soft sigh, a faint smile playing on his lips. His hands slid into his pockets, his

her lips pursed as she began to close

the door could shut completely, it halted, caught