The Wrong Woman

Chapter 213

Nathan gradually walked in.

Loretta hurriedly picked up the check and stuffed it in her pocket before shooting him a sheepish smile.

Upon noticing Suzanne’s upset expression, he could roughly guess. why Loretta wanted to talk to her in private.

Suzanne lowered her head and avoided eye contact.

“You had Sally make a trip down to the Norvanian Military a few days ago. Did she not return with you today?” Loretta asked.

“No,” he replied.

“Why didn’t you bring her with you?” she asked nervously. “It’ll be dangerous if she’s there without you.”

Nathan was silent.

Loretta paused before smiling joyfully. “Are I just back to deal with the divorce? You’re heading back immediately after, right? You didn’t want her tagging along since she’ll be exhausted from the trip.”

“Madam Hoffis…” Nathan’s tone was heavy. He was just about to explain before he was cut off again.

“What a considerate man. You’ve been great at taking care of others since you were younger,” Loretta said with a smile. “I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll wait for your good news.”

heading out

sight of the handbag on the sofa, immediately picked it up, and ran after her.

+25 BONUS

called after her

turned and stared at

sudden reaction, Suzanne froze.

wrong? Why was her reaction so

you just

bag quizzically and said,

me grandma again.” She swallowed nervously.

misspoken in the heat of the moment.” Sorry, Madam Hoffis. I was a bit

from the familiar tone of voice she heard

earlier.

over ten years. She’d only called her two or three times during her break within a single year, so she wasn’t too good at recognizing her

the way Suzanne called her ear

similar to

she thought about

why was she

took

do you look like my granddaughter, Ms. York,

1. No wonder Florence got it all mixed up,” she mocked.

her a bitter smile