The Wrong Woman

Chapter 316

Glancing through the rearview mirror, Mila found Nathan resting peacefully with his eyes. closed.

An unexpected surge of bitterness and anger welled up within her, but it was Nathan’s demeanor that infuriated her the most.

Before knowing her true identity, he professed a decade–long adoration for her. Yet, now it all seemed hollow. She wondered if it was merely a retaliation for her rejection.

Meanwhile, Fenna kept up her ceaseless chatter about her and Nathan’s shared history. “On my birthday, Nate went above and beyond, baking a birthday cake just for me. He really put his effort into it.”

Mila felt a painful tightness in her chest, the discomfort becoming unbearable. Forcing a smile, she turned to Nathan and softly called out, “Nate.”

Nathan, taken aback, met her gaze. With a gentle tone, he responded, “Yes?”

Fenna’s expression darkened as her gaze darted nervously between Mila and Nathan.

With a subtle smile, Mila suggested, “I’d love to try your cake as well. Could you bake one for me?”

Nathan’s lips curved slightly, his voice soft and reassuring. “Sure.”

Mila pressed on, “When will you be free?”

voice gentle as he

“How about tonight?”

“No problem.”

Mila added, injecting

sincerity, “Roger that.”

stifle a laugh

expression darkening as she crossed her arms and gazed out the window.

car finally pulled into a

the sign displaying various food items. Lost in thought about what to eat, she was

beef noodle soup, but the portion is too much for me. I’ve been on a diet lately. Wanna split?”

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them from the

make you a

way, that’s such a

look away. Unsettling emotions churned within her, despite knowing she had no grounds for

“Alright, then go ahead and order.”

placed her order, Mila informed the waiter, “I’ll have the seafood pasta, no onions and parsley,

York, it seems like you’re quite a picky