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 orange.

smile gradually spreading across her face as

explained calmly, “To send some documents

on the fruit and savoring its sweetness

her,

confidential?” Mila probed, sensing his

turned serious. “Anything about my work should

her expression darkening. It felt like a

on the orange slowly, its flavor lacking, and her

in her mind. Fenna could be Nathan’s lifelong friend, colleague,

about Nathan’s work

downturned expression, his gaze intensified

silence, they found solace, as if time itself paused in perfect harmony.

out of her despondent reverie, only to find

BONUS

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

the orange to

soft

sweet, give it

gaze away as he reached for his phone in his