The Wrong Woman

Fenna glared at Mila, her eyes filled with resentment. "Why couldn't you have stayed in Sunterland? If you didn't interfere, Nate wouldn't be treating me like this. I would still be his most reliable and competent assistant."

Feeling exasperated, Mila let out a cold snort, finding herself utterly speechless. She had no desire to prolong the conversation.

Indeed, the depth of Fenna's obsession made reasoning with her impossible.

Fenna snapped, "I won't cause trouble for you, but I won't abandon Nate either."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away.

Exasperated by her remarks, Mila sank back onto the sofa, taking a moment to compose herself. Glancing over, she noticed Phoebe looking unusually despondent, her gaze fixed on her phone.

Sitting beside Phoebe, Mila gently wrapped her arm around her shoulders. "What's troubling you? You don't actually believe what she said, do you?"

Phoebe managed a bitter smile and shook her head.

"Why not just ask Cole directly? That would clear up any misunderstandings, wouldn't it?"

Phoebe forced another strained smile. "We're not even a couple, so what right do I have to confront him?"

Frowning, Mila asked, "But do you genuinely have feelings for him?"

Phoebe bowed her head, choosing to remain silent.

clueless guy. I bet he's

her words, her head sinking even

wrapped her arms around Phoebe, offering comfort. "Don't let it get you down too much. When he's back from his busy schedule, we'll talk to him, alright?" A flicker of annoyance crossed Phoebe's expression as she replied, "I'd rather not bring up this topic. It'll make me seem desperate for him to be my boyfriend." "Alright, alright, you don't have to. I'll handle it,"

errands. Coincidentally, they spotted Cole at the entrance, inspecting his car's engine. Stepping out

a flicker of simmering anger evident within her. "Mila,

alright, I've got your

looked up. When he spotted Phoebe, his face softened into a gentle smile as he made

Mrs. Morrison," Cole greeted

smile, he continued softly, "Phoebe, I visited a nearby town today with General Morrison and stumbled upon a delightful handicraft. I'll bring it to you later." Glancing

her attitude, a puzzled expression

Phoebe but hesitated, aware of Mila's presence. "What's the matter?

true that you have

taken aback, his nerves getting the better of him. "No, that's not true. I don't have

Phoebe's hand. "You see, Cole

"It was Fenna who said

resurfaced.

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from our hometown. Initially, I resisted, but my mom persisted and brought the woman to my workplace anyway. "Word got around, and before I knew it, I found myself reluctantly agreeing to meet her once, only to end up