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.

Mila appeared to be in turmoil.

screen to check if he

dug her nails into her palm, her heart racing like that of a startled deer. Before she could speak, her cheeks were already burning with

embarrassment.

join me in bed?”

lingered in the air, hanging

thud, Nathan’s phone slipped from his grasp and crashed to the floor,

with surprise. Nathan hastily

it on the table, then the next moment, he pocketed it, his actions somewhat erratic. He was genuinely taken aback by her bold proposition.

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dry as he cleared his throat. His tone was somewhat sharp. “Chubs, I’ve already made myself clear before. With

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

stop thinking about that,” Nathan responded, a heat spreading through his chest. He loosened his tie, unbuttoning his shirt

spoke, “I don’t even care about it myself. Why do you

the bar counter, Nathan poured himself a glass of cold water and

Mila. “You’re someone who could leave