The Wrong Woman

Chapter 449

“What about you?” Nathan asked.

“My kindness toward you once brought me ten years of lovesickness. Do you think I’m more resilient now that I should enjoy a taste of sweetness only to endure a lifetime of agony?”

Hearing his words, Mila lowered her head slowly. She bit her lip in a futile attempt to hold back her tears.

She wished she could erase her memories, to return to being just Suzanne, the woman whose heart and gaze belonged solely to Nathan, the woman who only dreamed of being his

wife.

She longed for a simpler life, free from the burdens of duty, where her heart could be fille with pure love, and to live a simple life with Nathan. But the reality was harsh. Nathan had his responsibilities, and she had hers.

With tears tracing her cheeks, Mila silently brushed past Nathan and left Sudvilla.

In less than half a minute, Nathan grew anxious. He rushed outside, his steps purposeful. He glimpsed Mila walking along the avenue in the front yard. Catching up to her swiftly, he reached out and grasped her hand.

bathed in the warm glow of streetlights, Mila wiped away her

softened tone, he said, “It’s late, and it will be dangerous for you to

back.”

nodded silently in agreement.

Nathan instructed before heading

climbed into the car, and the car

the vibrant cityscape, lights danced, and vehicles streamed by while neon signs illuminated the roads. Inside the car, darkness enveloped them, broken only by the fleeting shadows

and the tension was

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stole glances at the passing scenery outside. Nathan slowed the car, allowing other

they neared Hoffis Manor, Mila finally broke the silence. “Nate, if I never return, would you marry

before replying, “I never

Mila pressed on, “Then think of it

reluctance

his answer was both expected and yet surprising. If she couldn’t return to Norvania, she resolved never to wed. Instead,

heart, taking root like a painful thorn. She wondered if