The Wrong Woman

Chapter 157

Suzanne finally regained her composure as she met Nathan’s earnest gaze. His touch brought a soothing warmth to her cheeks.

“Were we pitted against each other?” she asked sheepishly.

When Nathan affirmed with a nod, Suzanne attempted to pursue further. Yet, she found herself stumbling over her words.

With a deep sigh, Nathan stated sternly, “Next time you’re upset, don’t jump straight to divorce. Talk to me about it, alright?”

Suzanne stared at him with tearful eyes and nodded obediently. Seeing that, Nathan felt a wave of relief wash over him as his fingers hesitatingly trailed down her delicate face.

An uneasy silence then settled between them. Suzanne fidgeted, her gaze shifting nervously until it settled on Nathan’s shoulder.

“Is your wound alright?” she asked with concern, oblivious to

fixed on her rosy lips.

in response, Suzanne breathed a sigh of

at his reassurance.

then,” she suggested, her embarrassment evident as she struggled to find

out to

greenhouse, Nathan peered into Suzanne’s eyes with a fervent

drew Suzanne nearer, closing the distance between them. Gazing

to capture them in a tender kiss.

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realized they stood in the public greenhouse frequented by Florence. The thought of her

breaking free from his embrace.

watched her hurried departure, a wave of sadness and emptiness washed over him. He couldn’t shake

house. Stepping into the living room, she found Sally engaged in conversation with the

and asked pretentiously,” There you are Suzanne. Have you seen Nate

new fury within Suzanne. When she remembered Sally’s attempts to sabotage her relationship with Nathan, her