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?”

handed her the

blinked in surprise, a smile gradually spreading across her face as

some documents and discuss work.”

while munching on the fruit and

at her,

Mila probed,

turned serious. “Anything about my work should

like a setback, leaving

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

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

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

his gaze

found solace, as if time itself paused in perfect

reverie, only to find Nathan staring

BONUS

touch the corner of her mouth, finding nothing there, then glanced down at

to Nathan. “Would you like some, Nate?”

voice soft and

very sweet, give it a try.”

again, shifting his gaze away as he reached