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 window

Like a tall, sturdy tree stripped

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Two days later.

approached, the sky was bathed in shades of red by the setting

up at the entrance of Sudvilla. Phoebe remained in the car while Mila

deep emotions within her. Despite her reluctance,

there was a noticeable absence of staff. Mila made her

busy schedule, she assumed he

present.

reluctant to depart, her hand gently grazing over the vanity she had once

her way to the closet,

her clothes and gathered her documents and phone, carefully packing everything into

she picked up the suitcase and left the room,

with her luggage, she halted abruptly upon reaching the living

on the couch

made,

Mila approached slowly, her gaze fixed on his familiar silhouette. A slight flutter of unease stirred within

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greeted softly. “I didn’t expect to find you here.”