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 window and stared into

Like a tall, sturdy tree stripped of its vibrant

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Two days later.

shades of red by the setting sun, casting a warm glow

remained in the car while Mila stepped out and

deep emotions within

her way upstairs and pushed open the door to the master

Nathan’s busy schedule, she

present.

around the room, reluctant to depart, her hand gently grazing over the vanity she had once used.

way to the closet, retrieved her suitcase,

documents and phone, carefully packing everything

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

stairs with her luggage, she halted

was seated on the

sound she made, he remained unmoving.

his familiar

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