The Wrong Woman

Chapter 448

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Mila’s heart fluttered with a twinge of unease as she nervously asked, “Nate, are you incapable?”

Nathan’s expression darkened, his brow furrowing. This question wounded a man’s pride, especially when it came from someone he deeply loved. He paused for a long moment, unsure of how to respond.

Mila was taken aback. “Seriously?”

Nathan felt a heaviness in his chest. He took a deep breath before replying firmly, “Don’t try to provoke me. It won’t work.”

Mila felt her cheeks burning with embarrassment. At the same time, she was astonished at

how calm Nathan remained.

She couldn’t comprehend the reason behind Nathan’s refusal and grew frustrated. “Didn’t you say you liked me? You’ve had a crush on me since childhood. Were you lying all this time?”

Nathan released her, moving her hands away from him and stepping back, creating distance

between them.

His expression was grim as he spoke, “Yes, I care for you deeply. I love you. I want to be with you. But what about you? Do you like me? Do you want to be with me?”

with nervous anticipation as she nodded, whispering, “Yes, I

barely caught her response, his anger flaring

it driven by physical desire or the

Mila asked, “Is

you stay for me?

conflicted. Not again, she thought. She was already searching

it failed, she and the child would remain in Sunterland, while Nathan would endure the agony of separation alone

Norvania,

Nathan’s arm,

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soft, soothing tone. “Nate, I too wish to stay in Norvania, but I cannot decide for myself. I must return.”

need to say more,” Nathan said as he shrugged off her hand. He turned away with a sense of loss and headed toward the study.

hands outstretched to halt him. She tried hard to

“Nate, this is my only wish

bitterly and avoided her imploring gaze. He couldn’t bear to witness

Her boot

eyes.

anger flared with his indifference

with you, yet you still reject me. Do you even like me? What

seconds before coldly