The Wrong Woman

Chapter 301

“Where are you taking me?” Mila asked as they walked.

Nathan reinained silent. He held her wrist as he led her through several garden paths. They stopped in front of a room in the Alpine Estate when Nathan let go of her hand.

Mila looked around. The surroundings were beautiful, with lush greenery, and it was peaceful.

Nathan sat on a nearby bench and said, “Stay with me.”

“Nate, what do you mean?” Mila asked nervously.

Nathan gazed deep into Mila’s eyes and smiled helplessly as he said, “I won’t touch you. All I want is for you to be here with me.”

Mila stood still as she gazed into his intense eyes. She felt like she was about to lose control. Turning her eyes to a nearby plant, she said calmly, “It’s late. It’s inappropriate for a man and a woman to be alone together.”

Nathan scoffed and replied disappointedly, “I never once thought of forcing you when we were married and shared a bed. But now, you’re afraid that I’ll hurt you?”

lip and held

bench. His eyes were penetrating as he said earnestly, “It doesn’t matter if you’re Wanda or Suzanne, I still love you.

move on. But now I realize I’ve loved only one person my whole life. I’ll

her breathing

you’re drunk,” Mila murmured nervously. She noticed the flush in his ears, neck, and cheeks. She wasn’t sure if it was because he was embarrassed or drunk.

“I’m not drunk,”

said. His elbow…

arm as he cupped his

closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

marry me. I just hope that you won’t avoid me. Please never cut

won’t cling to you or cause you any problems. But can you come to me when you need a companion to share your happiness or sadness? Like when we were kids? It’s fine if you don’t want to meet.”

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his eyes reddening as he forced a bitter smile before adding, “Just call or text

welled in her eyes

hurt so much. It felt as if a knife was stabbing her in the heart, and waves of agony caused her body to tremble. She

that way unless you hate me.” Nathan sounded hoarse and shaky.