The Wrong Woman

Eventually, Nathan released Mila's hand.

Mila felt a pang in her heart when she realized what it was like to be deeply loved by him. Regardless of his reluctance, he was willing to compromise for her sake.

She clung to Phoebe's arm as they walked away side by side.

When they were a short distance away, Phoebe couldn't help but look back. She saw Nathan standing in a warm yellow light under the falling snow. He stood motionless with his eyes fixed on Mila.

Unable to ignore him, Phoebe whispered, "Mila, General Morrison is still there.”

Mila replied with a hum but didn't turn around.

"I feel sorry for him sometimes,” Phoebe sighed.

"For what? Hasn't he got Fenna with him? You should feel sorry for me," Mila said with a bitter smile.

her arm tightly around Mila's and rested her head on

smile. "Mila, I've been researching a little online. It's normal for the baby bump not to be very noticeable midway through pregnancy. It will grow considerably in the later stages and become more noticeable. So, keeping it hidden

the truth? We can go back to Phoenicia while you're expecting if you're worried about

into

next morning, Mila resumed her work in the research department. Jacob threw a pile of documents in her direction. His usual unpleasant demeanor remained, but his words were noticeably different. "Here are all our Team B projects. You can choose which one you want to join." Mila was surprised to hear

already reported to General Morrison.

pushed the documents aside and replied, “It's not necessary. I have my own research projects and focus. I

snorted and snatched up the documents. He looked at her from head to toe in disdain before muttering under his breath, "You really are a parasite who relies

expression went dark. She gritted her

walked away

and gently touched her stomach. She worked to contain her anger and to

had been busy all morning. Her colleagues remained in the dark about the nature of her research. All they knew was that she had made several trips to the

the afternoon. Phoebe arrived with some snacks to satisfy her hunger. The rest of the research department continued their work during

rushed toward them and accidentally bumped into Mila. Mila was

wrapped her arm around Mila's