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.

a balance between sternness and care, resembling that of an older brother. “Next time you go out, you need to

mumbled, “Understood. And what about you?”

slowly before remembering to update her on his situation. “I was rear–ended

she asked, “Are you

Nathan

hands with Fenna. She

of hesitation, Fenna’s playful yet sarcastic voice cut in, “Seems like even a spare tire needs emotional maintenance these days. With the way she fusses over you, when are you

words, her heart went numb.

she ever regarded Nathan as a mere

Fenna inadvertently causing

suppressed a sigh and whispered, “Nate, is

“You

managed a wry smile and retorted, “Would you have preferred me not to?”

I

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be to eavesdrop on our conversation? Even her voice seems

silence

what Nathan was doing. Was he muting the