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.

on the table. He walked to the

the still room. Like a tall, sturdy tree stripped

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Two days later.

was bathed in shades of red by the setting sun, casting a warm glow over

in the car while Mila stepped out and

stirred deep emotions within her. Despite her reluctance, she hastened her pace.

staff. Mila made her way

Nathan’s busy schedule, she

present.

wandered around the room, reluctant to depart, her hand gently grazing over the vanity she

to the closet, retrieved her suitcase, and

documents and phone, carefully packing everything into her suitcase.

everything arranged, she picked up the suitcase and left the room, dragging it behind her

she halted abruptly upon reaching the living

was seated on the couch with his

sound she made, he remained

gaze fixed on his familiar silhouette. A slight flutter of unease stirred within her chest.

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didn’t expect to