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

intense stare fixed on her rosy lips.

Suzanne breathed a sigh of

at his reassurance.

her embarrassment evident as she struggled to find

out to her. Startled, Suzanne turned back to him

serene ambiance of the greenhouse, Nathan peered into Suzanne’s eyes with a fervent

the distance between them.

he leaned in to capture them in

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frequented by Florence. The thought

off, Nathan. Let’s go back,” Suzanne urged, pushing Nathan. away and breaking free from his embrace. After gathering her

wave of sadness and emptiness washed over him. He couldn’t shake the

left the back garden and returned to the house. Stepping into the living room, she found Sally engaged in conversation with

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

Sally’s attempts to sabotage her relationship with Nathan, her anger boiled over. She had tolerated Sally’s antics in past, but