The Wrong Woman

Chapter 172

The realization of Nathan’s worry about her late return without prior notice stirred a mixture of guilt and nervousness within Suzanne.

Approaching Suzanne with deliberate steps, Nathan’s gaze held a depth that seemed to elude comprehension. “Have you been out of town?” he inquired gently.

Suzanne’s heart skipped a beat as she watched him, her mind

swirling with questions.

“How would he possibly know? Could he have tracked me?” she pondered, though she had settled all expenses at the hospital, leaving no trace of her whereabouts.

Observing her suspicious expression, Nathan’s lips curled slightly as he pointed to the departing vehicle. “The cab from other cities have issues with local traffic regulations. They rarely pick up passengers in Phoenicia,” he explained.

Suzanne turned her head to glance at the distant vehicle, sudden comprehending the situation. She nodded in acknowledgment. “Yes

“Do you mind sharing the reason for your trip?”

“No,” came Suzanne’s immediate reply.

her firm response. Further questioning seemed futile. In a marriage, the absence of complete

of disappointment, Nathan gently took her hand and led her back. “Let’s

was guided by his warm and steady grasp as they entered Morrison Residence.

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in a sense of

now were slow and deliberate as they covered the short distance in

minutes.

bedroom door, Nathan paused for a few seconds before releasing

at night, Suzanne

Nathan, though she refrained from voicing her longing,

the door open and stepped inside the room. Leaning against the door, she fixed her gaze on Nathan, her words lingering unspoken. Nathan met her gaze with

to invite the other in. In the

the moment, they exchanged longing glances, each feeling the weight of unspoken words

finally broke the silence, attempting to ease t

tension.

lips. His hands slid into his pockets, his voice husky as he murmured, “Rest well.”

her lips pursed as she