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

face as she looked at

some documents and discuss work.”

while munching on the fruit and savoring its sweetness and

frowned at her, remaining

it confidential?” Mila probed, sensing his hesitation.

turned serious. “Anything about my

her expression darkening. It felt like a setback,

orange slowly, its flavor lacking, and

in her mind. Fenna could be

Mila’s uncertain status made even a simple inquiry about Nathan’s work feel

observed Mila’s sudden downturned expression, his

if

reverie, only to

BONUS

nothing there, then

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

head, his voice soft and gentle. “No,

give it a

shifting his gaze away as he reached