The Wrong Woman

Chapter 178

He sighed and leaned back into his chair, his tone incredibly gentle as he spoke, “Did I wake you?”

After a day of contemplation, Suzanne could now face him calmly. A hint of detachment flickered in her eyes as she replied, “You should get some rest. I’m fine now. You don’t have to stay here with me.”

Nathan attempted to clarify the day’s events. “I didn’t see you underwater. Besides, Sally can’t swim.”

A bitter smile tugged at Suzanne’s lips. While she could accept the first explanation, the second seemed absurd. How could a wealthy heiress not know how to swim?

Her tone grew sharper, more frustrated. “You don’t need to explain. It’s unnecessary.”

Noticing her anger from her cutting and unforgiving words, he replied helplessly, “Suzy, I can’t leave Sally alone in that situation.”

It was the true test of loyalty. In moments of dire need, tho became muddled, and instinct dictated every action.

Nathan loved Sally deeply, and Suzanne had no grounds to bla for his actions. Yet, she couldn’t help but feel sad and heartbr

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Tears welled up in Suzanne’s eyes as she looked at Nathan, her vo trembling with emotion as she struggled to contain her tears.’ Nathan, Sally can swim. She pushed me into the pool and held me underwater. She thinks I stole you from her. She wanted to end my

life.”

instantly, and he fell

her tears, silently cursing her vulnerability.

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for him, but she couldn’t

she asked calmly,

surveillance footage?”

replied casually, “No.”

bitterly, a resigned smile playing on

accusations are

moment, Nathan couldn’t find an answer.

heart, chilling her to her core. There was nothing

the blankets and slowly shifted onto her side, turning away from Nathan. Tears slipped

hush. In the dim glow of the light, Nathan remained still, his expression somber and laden, his gaze piercing into the darkness. It was a long and agonizing

morning arrived.

up before the magnificent building. Nathan swiftly stepped out of the

demeanor regal yet distant. He

with Loretta. Her face brightened upon seeing