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 do.”

flaring instantly. He countered, “What

physical desire or the affection

asked, “Is there a difference?”

further, “Would you stay for me? Stay in Norvania and be

again, she thought. She was already searching for a solution. Yet, this path would be too harsh for Nathan.

If it failed, she and the child would remain in Sunterland, while Nathan would endure

Norvania,

was gentle as she clasped Nathan’s arm, her gaze

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soothing tone. “Nate, I too wish to stay

he shrugged off her hand. He turned away with a sense of loss and headed toward the study.

him. She tried hard to suppress her inner

pleaded, “Nate, this is my only

and avoided her imploring gaze. He couldn’t bear to witness her in this state of pleading affection.

Her boot

eyes.

with his indifference and rejection. Tears pooled in her

and I’m a woman. I’m willing to be with you, yet you still reject me. Do you even like

seconds before coldly instructing, “Go back. Now.”