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.

phone on the table. He walked to the window and stared into the distance.

Like a tall, sturdy tree

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Two days later.

sky was bathed in shades of red by the

of Sudvilla. Phoebe remained in the car while Mila stepped out and entered the house alone.

the familiar home once more stirred deep emotions within her. Despite her reluctance,

staff. Mila made her way upstairs and pushed open the

busy schedule, she assumed he

present.

her hand gently grazing over the vanity she had

lingering for a moment, she made her way to the closet, retrieved her

and phone, carefully packing

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

luggage, she halted abruptly upon reaching the

was seated on the couch with his back

she made, he remained unmoving.

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

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softly. “I didn’t expect