The Wrong Woman

Chapter 213

Nathan gradually walked in.

Loretta hurriedly picked up the check and stuffed it in her pocket before shooting him a sheepish smile.

Upon noticing Suzanne’s upset expression, he could roughly guess. why Loretta wanted to talk to her in private.

Suzanne lowered her head and avoided eye contact.

“You had Sally make a trip down to the Norvanian Military a few days ago. Did she not return with you today?” Loretta asked.

“No,” he replied.

“Why didn’t you bring her with you?” she asked nervously. “It’ll be dangerous if she’s there without you.”

Nathan was silent.

Loretta paused before smiling joyfully. “Are I just back to deal with the divorce? You’re heading back immediately after, right? You didn’t want her tagging along since she’ll be exhausted from the trip.”

“Madam Hoffis…” Nathan’s tone was heavy. He was just about to explain before he was cut off again.

“What a considerate man. You’ve been great at taking care of others since you were younger,” Loretta said with a smile. “I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll wait for your good news.”

Afterward, she gleefully started heading out the door.

of the handbag on the sofa, immediately picked it up, and

+25 BONUS

your bag,” she called after her

halted. She turned and stared at

the sudden reaction,

wrong? Why was her reaction so strong?

what you just said.” Loretta’s face paled.

bag quizzically and said,

me grandma again.” She swallowed nervously.

had misspoken in the heat of the moment.” Sorry, Madam Hoffis.

reeling from the familiar tone of voice she

earlier.

in over ten years. She’d only called her two or three times during her

way Suzanne called her

similar

thought about

was she being so skeptical?

and took her bag

do you look like my granddaughter, Ms. York, but you

1. got it all mixed up,”

smile and stayed

truth and give Chubs her life back.

in private, Madam