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

on her rosy lips.

Nathan hummed in response, Suzanne breathed

at his reassurance.

suggested, her embarrassment evident as she struggled to find her footing.

called out to her. Startled, Suzanne turned back to him in confusion.

of the greenhouse, Nathan peered into Suzanne’s eyes with

nearer, closing the distance

lips, he leaned in to capture them in a tender kiss.

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as she realized they stood in the public greenhouse frequented by Florence. The thought

Suzanne urged, pushing Nathan. away and breaking free from his embrace. After gathering her composure, she turned on her heels and fled in

her hurried departure, a wave of sadness and emptiness washed over him. He

left the back garden and returned to the house. Stepping into the living room, she

Sally stood up and asked pretentiously,” There you are Suzanne.

ignited new fury within Suzanne. When she remembered Sally’s attempts to sabotage her relationship with Nathan, her anger boiled over. She had tolerated Sally’s antics in past, but not