The Wrong Woman

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.

solitary and forlorn in the still room. Like a tall, sturdy tree stripped of its

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Two days later.

sky was bathed in shades of red by

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

stirred deep emotions within her. Despite her

her way

Nathan’s busy schedule, she assumed he

present.

her hand gently grazing over the vanity she had once used.

she made her way to the closet,

gathered her documents and phone, carefully packing

and left the room, dragging it behind her as

luggage, she halted abruptly upon reaching the

on the couch with

made, he remained unmoving.

gaze fixed on his familiar silhouette. A slight flutter

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didn’t expect to find you here.”

offering no response.

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

as he spoke, “Will we still have