The Wrong Woman

Chapter 276

Chapter 276

Mila’s response came swiftly, “I was doing alright.”

Feeling a familiar ache in his heart, Nathan slowly closed his eyes, his voice strained as he murmured, “Where did you study? Where did you

work? You…”

“Nate,” Mila interrupted his probing questions, her tone heavy with emotion as she avoided delving into the past. “It’s all behind us now. There’s no point dwelling on it.”

But was it truly relegated to the past?

Nathan pursed his lips bitterly, resisting the urge to press further.

Over the past decade, there had been countless words he yearned to express to her. He wanted to ensure she was doing well and to learn. about every facet of her life.

Even if it meant merely being a friend, a neighbor who cared.

Mila’s voice came slowly, “Nate, goodbye.”

Nathan stayed silent, listening to the emptiness of the line. A part of him still hoped she would reach out to him again.

Mila hadn’t specified when she would retrieve her belongings. Maybe she had no intention of seeing him again.

After some time, Nathan gently placed his phone on the table. He walked to the window and stared into the distance.

the still room. Like a tall, sturdy tree stripped

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Two days later.

in shades of red by the setting sun, casting

car pulled up at the entrance of Sudvilla. Phoebe remained in the car while Mila stepped out

within her. Despite her reluctance,

of staff. Mila made her way upstairs and pushed open the door to

busy schedule, she assumed he wouldn’t

present.

to depart, her hand gently grazing over the vanity she had

made her way to the

folded her clothes and gathered her documents and phone, carefully

she picked up the suitcase and left the

halted abruptly upon reaching the living

Nathan was seated on the couch with his back

sound she made, he remained unmoving.

approached slowly, her gaze fixed on his familiar silhouette. A slight flutter

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she greeted softly. “I didn’t expect

silent, offering no response.

his expression, Mila continued, “I’ve come

spoke, “Will we still have

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