The Wrong Woman

Chapter 402

Nathan fell into a momentary silence.

Instead of questioning how Mila had learned of his accident, he nervously asked, “Chubs, are you outside?”

Mila replied casually, “Yeah, I was on my way to meet Sienna and spotted you guys.”

With concern etched into his voice, Nathan asked, “Do you have a bodyguard with you? Is Phoebe there?”

Mila paused briefly before replying, “I’m alone. I didn’t bring anyone.”

Nathan’s urgency grew as he pressed, “Share your location with me. I’ll send someone over immediately.”

Once more, Mila fell silent, realizing Nathan hadn’t been concerned about her question at all.

Despite her worries about his car accident, he hadn’t mentioned a word about it. Instead, he showed more concern for her safety.

“Nate, everything’s fine. I’m just meeting up with a friend,” Mila reassured him, hoping to alleviate his concern. “Phoebe will join me shortly.

alone.

struck a balance between sternness and care, resembling that of an older brother. “Next time you go out, you need to inform me. You can’t There

chastised, Mila mumbled, “Understood. And what about you?”

exhaled slowly before remembering to update her on his situation. “I was rear–ended by another car,

filled Mila’s voice as she

Nathan reassured

hands with Fenna. She wanted to broach the subject

even a spare tire needs emotional maintenance these

words, her heart

had she ever regarded Nathan as a

inadvertently causing

a sigh and whispered, “Nate, is that constant buzzing

puzzled. “You

wry smile and retorted, “Would you

I meant,” Nathan clarified.

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as she said, “How close does she have to be to eavesdrop on our conversation? Even her voice seems

paused, the silence stretching uncomfortably.

but wonder what Nathan was doing. Was he muting