The Wrong Woman

Chapter 27

Vera patted Suzanne on the head fondly and smiled. “Your husband is here.”

Suzanne paused, and her face paled.

Vera pointed toward the house. “He’s in there.”

Suzanne turned to look in a panic.

Was he here to get revenge on behalf of his beloved Sally? Or was he here to divorce her?

“You slept here last night,” Vera said in a low voice. “I think he missed you, so he’s here/ take you home.”

Suzanne forced out a smile and tried not to let her bitterness show.

to

Vera didn’t know about the fiasco that was their relationship. She thought that they were a loving couple.

Under Vera’s instruction, Suzanne helped her back to the mansion. As soon as they entered, Nathan came out of his room.

here, Nate, come.”

approached them

casual clothing. His black shirt accentuated his dignified

toward him, despite her loathing. She didn’t want to see him or

eyes when he saw

serious. He wasn’t good at communicating if it wasn’t giving

orders.

dropped his gaze to Suzanne’s hands, feeling guilty at the sight of the wounds there.

in the atmosphere was almost palpable.

throat. “Are your

and clenched her fists slightly. “They’re fine,” she said curtly while still feeling

frowned. She took Suzanne’s hand and showed Nathan her palms. “They’re not fine.

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me she tripped on the road

straight, you know? Her eyes were all swollen. If I didn’t know that you were hurt, I’d have

hand away awkwardly. “I didn’t,” she mumbled. “Don’t spread rumors, Grandma.”

uneasy with guilt. He took out a bottle of ointment from his pocket and handed it to Suzanne. “This will help heal your