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.

took her hand and led her

guided by his warm and steady grasp as they entered Morrison

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enveloping her in a sense

now were slow and deliberate as they

minutes.

bedroom door, Nathan paused for

was already late at night, Suzanne harbored

to spend more time with Nathan, though she

fixed her gaze on Nathan, her words

move to invite the other in. In the

each feeling the

finally broke the silence, attempting to ease t

tension.

on his lips. His hands slid

lips pursed as she began to close

could shut completely, it halted, caught on something.