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 and stared into the distance.

figure seemed solitary and forlorn in the still room. Like a tall, sturdy

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Two days later.

by the setting sun, casting

entrance of Sudvilla. Phoebe remained in the car while

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

absence of staff. Mila made her way upstairs and pushed open the door to the master

schedule, she assumed

present.

her hand gently grazing over

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

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

she picked up the suitcase and left the room, dragging it behind her as she went.

her luggage, she halted abruptly upon reaching the

her surprise, Nathan was seated on the couch with his back turned toward her.

she made, he remained unmoving.

on his familiar silhouette. A

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softly. “I didn’t expect