The Wrong Woman

Chapter 362

“Nate and I were never together, Grandma. So, how can you say you broke us up?” Mila asked.

“I was the reason for your divorce,” Loretta said.

“The marriage wasn’t even registered in my name, so it was invalid.”

Loretta still blamed herself. “But you and Nate were married for over half a year, you-”

Mila interrupted. “We were married in name only and it didn’t work out for us for a long time. So, we can’t be considered a couple.”

Loretta looked at Mila with a shocked expression. Mila pretended to be calm. She picked up a pastry, took a bite, and offered another one to Loretta.

“Nate and I can’t be together.”

“Why not? You love each other and you know each other inside and out. You’re perfect for each other!”

Mila hugged Loretta’s arm and leaned against her shoulder. She closed her eyes and whispered, “Grandma, I’ll explain everything later.”

“You two–haven’t even become a couple after being married for half a year, is Nate incompetent in bed?” Loretta asked earnestly.

don’t overthink it,” Mila

be because he’s with another woman, then. I’m going to talk to him.” Loretta clenched her fists

looking for him.” Mila

fell silent and thought about

hand. “Excellent, truly excellent! We’ve finally found Mila Winkler. You’re truly remarkable, General Morrison! But

extremely important person. Releasing her photo could compromise her safety,” Nathan said

known by fewer people. He asked, “What do you

the qualifications to enter the prestigious research institute. She

makes things easier. With what she’s learned, she should return to serve

his head as he explained, “Researchers aren’t like soldiers. They

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strong sense of national pride.

has no borders. Researchers only hope that their research will benefit

mean abandoning all her research if she returned. For a researcher, to start

Mila can’t bring back what she’s done

“She can’t.”

“I’m still of the opinion that we should give it a try. She’s a world–renowned chemist and a first–class military engineer. She has

signed a five–year contract.” Nathan’s tone became even