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.

gently placed his phone on the table. He walked to the window and stared into the

imposing figure seemed solitary and forlorn in the still room. Like a tall, sturdy tree stripped of its vibrant green foliage.

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Two days later.

of red by the setting

in the

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

Sudvilla, there was a noticeable absence of staff. Mila made her

schedule, she assumed he wouldn’t be

present.

hand gently grazing over the vanity she had once used.

the closet, retrieved her suitcase, and started packing her

her documents and

she picked up the suitcase and left the

halted

surprise, Nathan was seated on the couch with his

the sound she made, he remained

his familiar silhouette. A slight

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didn’t expect to find