The Wrong Woman

Chapter 9

Suzanne raised a hand to stop Lucas from speaking further. “That’s enough. You don’t need

to leave.”

She wasn’t petty enough to make someone lose a job they loved over such a small matter.

Thrilled, Lucas thanked her gratefully. “Thank you so much, Madam. I truly appreciate it. I’m at your service from now on, no matter what you need me to do.”

Uncomfortable, Suzanne handed him Nathan’s watch. “There’s no need to be so dramatic. Just help me return this to Nathan.”

“Sure.” Lucas took the watch from her.

Suzanne asked, “Are there any train stations or airports nearby?”

Lucas was dismayed. “Are you going to leave?”

Suzanne forced a bitter smile and nodded. She couldn’t stand watching Nathan’s affection for another woman any longer.

After all, she wasn’t a masochist.

She planned to explain everything to Nathan’s grandmother, Vera Cross, and end this marriage.

a moment’s hesitation, Lucas said, “Let me take you

to Phoenicia.

Her voice was weak

left the training ground in a daze.

warm evening sun lit everything in a rosy hue.

had spent her time reading away in her room and

and walked toward

Nathan, who was

greeted her in unison.

in response.

“Hello.”

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as usual. “Lucas said you’re leaving

“Yeah.”

used to living here?” he

smile and made up a random excuse. “I miss

turned sharp. “Are you planning to discuss

She said anxiously, “It must have been

snorted. “You’ve been Grandma’s caregiver for three years. Shouldn’t you

can secretly get divorced and pretend to be a couple in

Countless women in