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

explained calmly, “To send some documents and discuss work.”

while munching on the fruit and savoring its

at her, remaining

confidential?” Mila probed, sensing his

“Anything about my

like a setback, leaving her feeling somewhat

on the orange slowly, its flavor lacking, and her

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

made even a simple inquiry about Nathan’s work

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

if time

reverie, only to find Nathan staring at her lips.

BONUS

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

his intent, she offered the orange to

his head, his voice soft and gentle.

give it a try.”

shifting his gaze away as he reached for