The Wrong Woman

Chapter 174

Suzanne supported Betty’s decision to divorce, but she drew the line when it came to providing her a place to stay.

Instead, she encouraged Betty to look for a job, to enrich herself with knowledge and skills, and to become a better self.

Betty, seeing no benefit in further conversation, retreated to the comfort of the York family with disappointment.

A week passed, and the long-awaited DNA test results were finally ready.

Despite mentally preparing herself for the outcome, Suzanne found herself shattered by the reality they revealed.

She stood dumbfounded outside the hospital with tears clouding her vision as she saw the words confirming her lack of biological relation.

The report validated all the suspicions and inconsistencies surrounding her identity.

If she wasn’t Suzanne, then who was she? Where were her true and friends? And what dark motives lay behind the elaborate sch to mold her into Suzanne?

On her ride home in the car, her mind swirled with these unsettling questions. Overwhelmed and unable to unburden herself, she found herself longing for Nathan’s comforting presence.

in its warm glow, Suzanne’s thoughts churned in turmoil.

dialed Nathan’s number. After

call button.

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Nathan answered, setting Suzanne’s heart racing with excitement.

echoed Nathan’s voice, both deep and

at the sound. Despite their silence all week, his tone carried an unexpected warmth and concern. She wondered

you busy?” Suzanne asked cautiously, her heart fluttering with

and apprehensive due

really,” he

gaze dropping as conflicting emotions swirled within her. She wished to open up to him, yet doubt clouded her trust. In an

you need?” he inquired.

we

an important meeting was

down at his shoes, a subtle

felt interminable, almost like a year

the decision of whether to call Suzanne. He feared that he might disturb her sleep, dreaded the awkwardness of conversation, or worse, worried she might not want