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

stare fixed on her

in response, Suzanne breathed a sigh of

at his reassurance.

back then,” she suggested, her embarrassment evident as she struggled

arm and called out to her. Startled, Suzanne turned back to him

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

drew Suzanne nearer, closing the distance between them. Gazing

in to capture

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with anxiety as she realized they stood in the public greenhouse frequented by Florence. The thought of her catching them kissing filled Suzanne

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

departure, a wave of sadness and emptiness washed over him. He couldn’t shake the feeling that Suzanne’s affection for him remained

returned to the house. Stepping into the living room, she

and asked pretentiously,” There you are

sabotage her relationship with Nathan, her anger boiled over. She had tolerated Sally’s antics