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 there tomorrow, Madam.

to

Thank you.” Suzanne smiled stiffly. Her voice

training ground in a daze.

evening sun lit everything in a rosy hue.

and had skipped

stepped out and walked

Nathan, who was

greeted her in unison.

nodded in response.

“Hello.”

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distant as usual. “Lucas said

“Yeah.”

used to living here?” he

up a random excuse. “I miss

“Are you planning to discuss our divorce with

didn’t hide it from him. She said anxiously, “It must have been hard for you

for three years. Shouldn’t you

divorced and pretend to

in the world would die to be his wife, yet