The Wrong Woman

Chapter 276

Mila’s response came swiftly, “I was doing alright.”

Feeling a familiar ache in his heart, Nathan slowly closed his eyes, his voice strained as he murmured, “Where did you study? Where did you

work? You…”

“Nate,” Mila interrupted his probing questions, her tone heavy with emotion as she avoided delving into the past. “It’s all behind us now. There’s no point dwelling on it.”

But was it truly relegated to the past?

Nathan pursed his lips bitterly, resisting the urge to press further.

Over the past decade, there had been countless words he yearned to express to her. He wanted to ensure she was doing well and to learn. about every facet of her life.

Even if it meant merely being a friend, a neighbor who cared.

Mila’s voice came slowly, “Nate, goodbye.”

Nathan stayed silent, listening to the emptiness of the line. A part of him still hoped she would reach out to him again.

Mila hadn’t specified when she would retrieve her belongings. Maybe she had no intention of seeing him again.

placed his phone on the table. He walked to the

Like a tall, sturdy tree stripped of its vibrant green

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of red by the setting sun,

Sudvilla. Phoebe remained in the car while Mila stepped out

once more stirred deep emotions within her. Despite her reluctance, she hastened her

there was a noticeable absence of staff. Mila made her way upstairs and pushed open the door

busy schedule, she assumed

present.

hand gently grazing

the closet, retrieved her suitcase, and started packing her

and gathered her documents and phone, carefully packing everything into her suitcase.

and left the room,

her luggage, she halted abruptly upon reaching the

was seated on the couch with

sound she made, he remained

heart, Mila approached slowly, her gaze fixed on his familiar

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greeted softly. “I didn’t expect