The Wrong Woman

Chapter 34

Vera patted Suzanne on the back of her hand comfortingly. “Don’t worry. I’m healthier than you think.”

Suzanne breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank goodness you’re fine! You scared me last night!”

Vera’s smile widened even more. “I’m not that fragile, you know. I need to recover as soon as possible so that I can deal with that pesky third-wheeler for you once and for all.”

Nathan’s expression crumbled when he heard Vera’s words. He corrected her seriously, “Grandma, there aren’t any third-wheelers in

our marriage.”

Vera huffed in response. She sounded as if she was the one getting cheated on, judging from how frustrated her tone was.

“Then what about that skank from last night? I refuse to believe that platonic friendships can exist between a man and a woman!”

Nathan couldn’t refute Vera at all. He looked like he was about, but he forced himself not to say anything.

Suzanne was tickled pink at the sight of Nathan looking so

speechless and exasperated. Then again, it was incredibly rude of her to laugh, so she dipped her head and pursed her lips together tightly in an attempt to hold her laughter back. Even the corners of her mouth threatened to curve upward.

Nathan’s gaze softened when he noticed Suzanne’s attempt to reel back her laughter. Meanwhile, Vera patted Suzanne gently on the

back.

“Chubs, I’ve already ordered a housekeeper to prepare new toiletries

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the bathroom counter right now. You should go

replied

she entered the

Suzanne or Chubs. To me, she’s a wonderful woman who’s a good match for you. Nate, you mustn’t

even more, delast her health decline again. “Got it,” he replied.

slight displeasure. “Be honest with me. Do you tereally not like Chubs at all?” she asked.

moveved his chair closer to Vera. Then, he leaned over and answered, Grandma, I’ve objected to your suggestion

thes start.

mistaken her for Chub, you shouldn’t have forced us to marry back then. This is wrong. It’s also unfair to me and Suzatanne.”

change the subject. I’m asking if you

pondered about the question

only married her little-over a month, not to meridion we’ve only spent a few days together as well. We barely knowwaach other,

man, Nate. Now that you’ve married Chubs, you muststatake responsibility. Don’t ever treat marriage

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dirt.”

stroked Vera’s gray hair, adoration shining in his eyes. He could

“Got it, Grandma.”

“Couples who go through thick and thin together will be together for life. You two must