The Wrong Woman

Chapter 212

Suzanne stared at the check and felt a mix of emotions.

“You don’t have to do this, Madam Hoffis. I don’t need money.”

“My granddaughter told me what kind of person you are,” she said in disdain. “Besides, Nathan has liked her since they were little. You

have no idea how much he loves her

She continued, “Sally was a gifted child. Her grades were excellent, and she was smarter than most. In order to be good enough for her, he studied so hard just to get into the best National Defense School in the country.

“She once told him that she likes a man who can make rockets and explosives and can protect the country. He is the best version of himself because of my granddaughter.

“Sally was the one who made him a better man, but you stole my grandson-in-law with your dirty tactics.” L tta grew more and more worked up as she spoke.

She clenched her fists, and they trembled slightly as she spoke again, “You ruined a completely good marriage. Do you know how despicable you are?”

Suzanne lowered her head. Her fingernails dug into the skin on her

couldn’t remove them even when it hurt.

th

incredibly upset. Her nose stung, and her hitched in her throat. Her eyes welled up

st ached.

felt so, so horrible!

couldn’t even muster up a single word.

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her anger and recomposed herself before saying, “I hope you make the right decision, Ms. York. Why bother when you’re never going to get Nathan’s

from him? Name your price. I’ll give

and looked toward her.

saying softly, “In all honesty, Madam Hoffis, you didn’t need to come looking for

either.”

the papers. We

asked as she cast a

the old woman was, Suzanne had an urge to, cry. The urge didn’t stem from Nathan

down her face. She lowered her head and started. digging her nails into her skin again.

money back. I don’t need

the truth? When are you going to