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.”

she gleefully started heading out the door.

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

+25 BONUS

called after her

halted. She turned and stared at

by the sudden reaction,

say something wrong? Why was her

Repeat what you just

handed her the bag quizzically and said, “Your bag.”

again.” She swallowed nervously.

just realized she had misspoken in the heat of the moment.” Sorry, Madam Hoffis. I was

was still reeling from the familiar tone

earlier.

hadn’t seen her granddaughter in over ten years. She’d only called her two or three times during her break within

Suzanne called her ear

similar to

But if she thought about it, Sally had

she being so skeptical?

and took her bag from her.

do you look like my granddaughter, Ms. York,

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

her a bitter smile and stayed