The Wrong Woman

Chapter 133

Suzanne lay still, feigning sleep with her back facing Nathan. Her fingertips stealthily traced her lips, still tingling from Nathan’s kiss.

A hollow ache settled in her chest, mingling with a confusing blend of excitement and sadness. Throughout the night, she mulled over the reason for Nathan’s kiss.

She wondered if it was merely a fleeting moment of passion or if it was driven by his desires. The former seemed unlikely, while the latter felt strained, especially considering Nathan’s character and his recent injury.

Nathan made no further moves, merely switching off the light and settling on the other side of the bed, slipping into a quiet slumber.

Suzanne couldn’t fathom the thoughts swirling in his mind.

As the next morning dawned, Suzanne was roused by knocking. She caught a glimpse of Nathan as he opened t left to join the rest for breakfast.

She shook off her drowsiness and got up slowly, feeling glo

she went to freshen up.

tent

breakfa However, as she went down the stairs, she

of several people she least

Nathan’s aunt, Lindsey, along with her goddaughter, Elyse, as well as Sally and her uncle, Oliver. Though the atmosphere appeared harmonious, beneath the surface,

fuse

to become entangled in their web of deceit,

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skip breakfast altogether and headed straight for

the corner of his eye. His expression turned

Nathan turned tasteless in an instant. He knew all too well that these people

every corner in its warm embrace, casting a radiant

on the stone table within the pavilion. She gazed at the lush garden while enjoying the fresh air and gentle caress of the spring breeze. Despite

abruptly broke the tranquility. “Why aren’t you ing breakfast?”

her. Her mool soured instantly at the sight before her. It

responded with an indifferent hum before standing

anxiously and grabbed