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

response, Suzanne breathed

at his reassurance.

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

leave, Nathan seized her arm and called out to her. Startled, Suzanne turned back to him in

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

nearer, closing the distance

rosy lips, he leaned in to capture them

13:

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

Nathan. away and breaking free from his embrace. After gathering her composure, she

over him. He couldn’t shake the feeling that Suzanne’s affection

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

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

Sally’s attempts to sabotage her relationship with