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.

a smile gradually spreading across her face as she looked at the orange in her

calmly, “To send some

of work?” Mila asked curiously while munching on

frowned at her, remaining silent.

confidential?” Mila probed, sensing his

about my work should remain confidential from you.”

her expression darkening. It felt like a setback, leaving her feeling somewhat helpless.

on the orange slowly, its flavor

could be

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

observed Mila’s sudden downturned expression, his gaze intensified and his heart

if time itself paused

of her despondent reverie, only to find Nathan staring

BONUS

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

his intent, she offered the orange to Nathan. “Would you

his head, his voice soft and gentle. “No,

sweet, give

declined again, shifting his gaze away as he reached for his