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.

Nathan waited for her response, Mila appeared to be in turmoil.

to check if he had missed

her palm, her heart racing like that of a startled

embarrassment.

could you join me in bed?”

air, hanging heavily between them.

grasp and crashed to the floor,

over, her eyes wide with surprise. Nathan hastily bent down, swiftly

then the next moment, he pocketed it, his actions somewhat erratic. He

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his throat. His tone was somewhat sharp. “Chubs, I’ve already made myself clear before. With your intelligence, you shouldn’t have trouble

You fear that I will get

understand, then stop thinking about that,” Nathan responded, a heat spreading through his chest. He loosened his tie, unbuttoning his shirt collar before turning away from

her façade one of audacity as she spoke, “I don’t even care

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he turned to face Mila. “You’re someone who could leave