The Wrong Woman

In reality, Mila's pregnancy was already over five months, yet due to her advanced age, her belly didn't protrude noticeably.

During the early stages of her pregnancy, Mila battled severe morning sickness, which greatly affected her nutrient intake and left her feeling weak.

Phoebe took hold of Mila's luggage and linked her arm with Milas, stepping out of the airport with a spring in her step.

Once outside, Phoebe lifted the luggage and stowed it in the car.

As Mila tilted her head, her gaze fixed on the northern skyline, where snowflakes drifted down gently. A sudden wave of longing washed over her, reminding her of how much she missed Loretta.

After finishing loading the luggage, Phoebe walked over to Mila and said, "Let's hop into the car, Mila."

Snapping out of her reverie, Mila finally climbed into the car.

Phoebe started the engine and pulled away. "Mila, I've rented a small house in the suburbs. It's quiet, peaceful, and has a great environment.”

Mila's mood shifted, and she spoke softly, "Phoebe, I want to go see Grandma."

"Sure," Phoebe responded, adjusting her course at the next intersection.

as she thought to

how's Nate doing?" Mila asked, her emotions stirring as Nathan's name came

darkened, and she responded coldly, “Cole informed me that since you left, Nate went to the

replied

It seemed that Nathan's frequent trips to Phoenicia after their

and Cole seem to be quite

blushed, her smile shy as she confessed, "We're just really good

help me ask your “good friend" if Nathan is doing

at the mention of Nathan. "Mila, I think all men are the same. Giving up your career for a man isn't

anyone. I chose to return to my homeland and contribute to its scientific research,” Mila

seems like you have quite strong opinions about Nathan, don't you?" Phoebe hesitated, uncertain

Mila couldn't shake off a creeping sense

road, Phoebe quickly replied, “It hasn't reached that point

hit Mila like a bolt from the blue, leaving her shattered

her efforts to appear composed, Mila's faint smile couldn't hide the tremor in her voice.

a thing as genuine friendship between men and

but agree with Phoebe's sentiment, feeling a

air to rush in. "Phoebe, I'm feeling a bit

reassure her,