The Wrong Woman

Chapter 429

Mila’s heart raced as she waited for the call to go through. She was so nervous that her stomach felt queasy. Her breathing grew erratic.

Finally, the phone connected.

“Hello,” Nathan said. His voice was captivating but noticeably lacking its usual energy. It

was as if he had lost his spirit.

Mila was flooded with pent–up emotions the moment she heard his voice. She struggled to hold back tears while covering her mouth. Despite her efforts, tears streamed down her face. and pooled in her palm.

She wanted to talk, but her throat felt like it was on fire. She couldn’t utter a word. She was afraid that she would burst into tears if she moved her hand away from her mouth.

She wasn’t the type to take risks for love. Instead, she was usually level–headed and focused on her career. She never thought she could feel so fragile.

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waited for Wanda to respond on the other end of the phone. Yet, there was only silence even though he had waited for what felt like an eternity. He asked

Her entire body trembled as she tried to suppress the overwhelming flood of feelings

call, so you must still be

intense wave of sadness wash over her. Her legs buckled beneath her, and she sank to the ground, curling up into a ball and clutching her knees tightly. Fearful that Nathan might end the call, she took a deep

replied, “Well, it’s always good to mark an end. Maybe I’ll catch you on TV sometime down the road. And who knows? Maybe you’ll come up with even better

and

your dreams.” Nathan corrected her.

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“Nate, can’t you stop being so nice to me? Can’t you

only make things worse for you. Do you truly want

conflicted and shook her head. “Yet, I don’t.

sure.”

about it. Trust your instincts. You’re not responsible for me, so don’t stress over me. I’m tougher than you realize, and I’ve been in love with you all along, even if you

She recalled his vow to wait five years for

I-” Mila began, then halted: Suddenly, she realized the selfishness of