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

hummed in response, Suzanne breathed a

at his reassurance.

then,” she suggested, her embarrassment evident

arm and called out to her. Startled, Suzanne

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

nearer, closing the

he leaned in to capture

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greenhouse frequented by Florence. The thought of her catching

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

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

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

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

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