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.

in the still room. Like a tall,

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Two days later.

bathed in shades of red by the setting sun, casting

of Sudvilla. Phoebe remained in the car while

within her. Despite

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

Nathan’s busy schedule, she assumed he

present.

the room, reluctant to depart, her hand gently grazing over

her way to the closet, retrieved her suitcase, and started

gathered her documents and phone, carefully

the suitcase and left the room, dragging it

her luggage, she halted abruptly upon

her surprise, Nathan was seated on the couch with his back

she made, he remained unmoving.

a heavy heart, Mila approached slowly, her gaze fixed on his familiar silhouette. A slight flutter of unease stirred

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“I didn’t expect to find you here.”

offering no

his expression, Mila continued, “I’ve come to collect my belongings.”

“Will we still have

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