The Wrong Woman

Chapter 64

When she arrived at the dining room, Suzanne took a plate from the counter. She then grabbed some fruit and salad from the buffet spread. After collecting a cup of tea as well, she made her way back. to her room.

When she reached her room, however, she suddenly stopped. Nathan was there knocking on her door, but then he turned to see Suzanne. They felt like strangers even when their eyes met.

Nathan approached her and reached for her plate. “Let me help you with this

Suzanne quickly declined. “It’s fine. I can bring it in myself-”

But before she could finish, Nathan had already taken her plate from her.

It would be awkward for Suzanne to take it back. So, she went to open the door instead.

After they entered the room, Suzanne closed the door. Nathan scanned the room before placing the plate down on the dining t

Suzanne was cautious. She was always tense whenever she was alone with him. It was due to a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

For the past week, she had been pining after him. But now that s got to see him again, she felt hurt. Resentment filled up inside he

sure that’s enough food?” Nathan asked as

the dining table and speared a piece of fruit with her

+25 BONUS

table and leaned back in

have the cheek to

fruit in her mouth tasted like ash. Suzanne angrily put down her fork and took a sip of tea instead.

in Nathan. Still, he

him, but Nathan felt

from him was enough to paralyze

in a soft, hurt tone, “Didn’t you boast about your aim? And that’s

Suzanne’s choice of words. He thought that Suzanne was worked up because he let those pirates go. But

kill them all. I need to keep one of them alive so that they lead us to their nest.

answered.

mean to destroy the pirates’ base of operations and t back all the

into place. She pursed her lips as she stabbed another piece of fruit

Sally, aren’t you?” she

have

her lower lip, trying not to expose her dour mood.