The Wrong Woman

Chapter 447

Mila settled across from him, her smile vanishing in an instant. “Am I not welcome?”

Nathan replied, “You know that’s not what I mean.

Resting her chin on her hands, Mila gazed at his solemn expression, her words slow and deliberate. “I wanted to see you.”

Nathan was taken aback by her words. His heart pounded inexplicably as a sudden tension gripped him.

Why did she want to see him? Was it for some specific request? Or perhaps out of longing?

Feeling a dryness in his throat, Nathan swallowed hard and took a sip of the pumpkin soup, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart.

Yet, the soup seemed sickly sweet, matching the unease swirling within him.

After finishing, Nathan carefully set the bowl down. “Chubs, if you have something on your mind, just speak up. Such ambiguous words can cause misunderstandings.”

Mila pondered for a long while, realizing that stealing was neither feasible nor sensible. So, she had to resort to asking.

her response, Mila appeared to be

to check

her heart racing like that of a startled deer. Before she could speak, her cheeks were

embarrassment.

could you join

air,

a loud thud, Nathan’s phone slipped from his grasp and crashed

with surprise. Nathan

first placed it on the table, then the next moment, he pocketed it, his actions somewhat erratic. He

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him, Nathan stood up from his chair, his mouth dry as he cleared his throat. His tone was

blazed crimson, her demeanor a blend of resignation and sorrow. “I know your concerns. You fear that I will get married after my return to Sunterland,

responded, a heat spreading through his chest. He loosened his tie, unbuttoning his shirt collar

spoke, “I don’t even care about it

poured himself a glass of

to face Mila. “You’re someone who could leave at any moment. What exactly do you