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?”

the peeled orange.

blinked in surprise, a smile gradually spreading across her face as she looked at the

“To send some documents and

Mila asked curiously while munching on the fruit and

frowned at her, remaining silent.

confidential?” Mila probed,

demeanor turned serious. “Anything about my work should remain confidential from you.”

expression darkening. It felt like

slowly, its flavor lacking, and her heart

words reverberated in her mind. Fenna could be Nathan’s

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

Mila’s sudden downturned expression, his gaze

as if time

her despondent reverie, only to find

BONUS

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

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

shook his head, his voice soft and gentle.

give it

have it,” Nathan declined again, shifting his gaze away as he reached for his