The Wrong Woman

Chapter 452

Mila’s smile curved softly. “There’s nothing urgent. I simply wished to share more moments with you while I’m still here in Phoenicia, and while you’re still nearby.”

Nathan’s question was sincere. “To develop feelings with me?”

A soft smile danced on Mila’s lips as she nodded in affirmation.

“And even after you’ve developed feelings for me, you still intend to leave?” Nathan probed.

Mila responded with simplicity, “Yes.”

Nathan’s gaze clouded as he passed by Mila, muttering to himself, “You’re creating problems. for yourself.”

Following him into the living room, Mila pressed further, “Why would you say

that?”

As Nathan settled into a seat, he picked up an orange from the coffee table and began to peel it. “If you must leave, why bother seeking trouble when there are none?”

Mila hesitated to delve deeper into the topic. Leaning closer to him, she asked softly, “Nate, what was Fenna here to discuss with you just now?”

her the peeled

across her face as she looked

explained calmly, “To send some documents and

of work?” Mila asked curiously while munching on the fruit and savoring

frowned at her,

confidential?” Mila probed,

“Anything about my work should remain

felt like a setback, leaving her feeling somewhat helpless.

nibbled on the orange slowly, its flavor lacking, and her

mind. Fenna could be Nathan’s lifelong friend, colleague, or even

status made even a simple inquiry about Nathan’s work feel like she was prying

his gaze intensified

as if time itself paused in perfect

snapped out of her despondent reverie, only to find

BONUS

nothing there, then

she offered the orange to Nathan. “Would you like some, Nate?”

shook his head, his voice soft

sweet, give it

Nathan declined again, shifting his gaze away as he