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

gradually spreading across her face as she looked at

“To send some documents and

on the fruit and savoring its sweetness

her, remaining silent.

confidential?” Mila probed, sensing his hesitation.

demeanor turned serious. “Anything about my work should

darkening. It felt like a setback, leaving her feeling

its flavor lacking, and her heart

could be Nathan’s

Nathan’s work feel like she was prying into classified

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

found solace, as if time itself

out of her despondent reverie, only to find Nathan staring

BONUS

of her mouth, finding nothing there,

intent, she offered the orange to

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

sweet, give it

declined again, shifting his gaze away as he reached