The Wrong Woman

Chapter 249

Suzanne turned her face away as Nathan leaned in for a kiss. His lips. grazed the corner of her mouth as she nervously murmured,” I need to take a shower.”

Suzanne’s body flushed with warmth, her cheeks burning with

embarrassment as she avoided his gaze. The air between them grew heavy, her heart pounding with unusual intensity.

Nathan closed his eyes and took a deep breath before rising from the bed. Suzanne sat up and hurried to the bathroom without a word.

Once inside, she immediately turned on the shower, trying to calm her racing heart as she took a deep breath.

What had to happen would eventually happen, she reasoned. Since she’d already confided in Nathan, he shouldn’t be bothered by her state.

With fewer worries, Suzanne washed herself

oughly. After all, it

was her first time, and she wanted to leave them both with a beautiful

memory.

Thirty minutes later, she emerged from the bathroom in clean pajamas. But Nathan was nowhere to be found.

no avail, her heart sank. She wondered if he was occupied or if

door was opened

but ultimately decided against

Nathan caught sight of Suzanne at the door, his mind

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the papers spread

Suzanne began to leave that he lifted his head and watched her departure with a

eyes. He sank back into his chair and took deep breaths in an attempt to

inside him.

to spare Suzanne from pain. Suzanne was right. Once

Until he was

bedroom. Meanwhile, Suzanne tossed and

find the space beside her remained vacant. She got up and freshened herself

room.

the living room, she inquired of the maid, “Have you seen

“Mr. Morrison went out after breakfast.”

he spend the night?” Suzanne asked.

the guest

with bitterness as she nodded.

Morrison

waiting outside. If Madam insists on leaving, you should go with the bodyguards.”