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

a smile gradually spreading across her face as

explained calmly, “To send some

of work?” Mila asked curiously while munching on the fruit and savoring its sweetness and unique

at her, remaining

it confidential?” Mila probed, sensing

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

felt like a

its flavor lacking, and her heart

Fenna could be Nathan’s lifelong

inquiry about Nathan’s work feel like she was

his gaze intensified and his heart sank.

found solace, as if time itself

of her despondent reverie, only to find Nathan staring at her lips.

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

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

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

very sweet, give

it,” Nathan declined again, shifting his gaze away