The Wrong Woman

Chapter 318

The vehicle eased to a stop by the roadside.

Nathan tenderly adjusted Fenna’s head, then exited the car and exchanged seats with Phoebe.

As Phoebe settled into the back seat and fastened her seatbelt, she couldn’t help but steal a glance at Fenna, who was pretending to be asleep.

She thought Fenna seemned respectable enough, holding a steady job in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She shouldn’t behave this way. Only someone as oblivious as Nathan wouldn’t notice. No wonder Mila looked so troubled.

With a soft snort, Phoebe closed the window and leaned against the windowsill, observing the passing scenery as the car glided along the road.

Mila shifted in her seat, feeling a slight tension in her muscles. Yet, her mood gradually lifted as she gazed ahead.

After a while, Fenna finally opened her eyes. She frowned at Mila and Nathan in the front seats, gently biting her lip before closing her eyes again, pretending to sleep.

Evening had already descended by the time they arrived back in Phoenicia.

The vehicle halted in front of Sudvilla, directly opposite Hudson Manor. After expressing her gratitude, Fenna alighted from the car and left.

Nathan unfastened his seatbelt but remained seated. After a brief silence, he said in a gentle tone, “Would you still like to try the cake I bake?”

Upon hearing this, Phoebe promptly exited the car and took her place by the roadside.

Mila wrestled with her conflicting emotions, unable to muster the courage to meet his gaze. She wanted to, but in the end, she decided against it.

Given the recent events, she reasoned that Nathan must have pressing matters to attend to. He

must be busy.

Mila murmured, her voice tinged with

a distant, indifferent tone, leaving Nathan feeling dejected as he

Nathan pressed,

head and

waited, his patience stretching into what felt like an endless expanse of time. His once fervent heart gradually cooled, and in the end, he

trial, even faced death itself, if only she had spoken. Yet, she showed no need for him. The feeling of being rendered unnecessary stabbed at his heart,

open the car door and stepped out. Ife

gaze lifted slowly, her eyes moist with unshed tears as she watched him

turmoil, she chose not to make it worse. Starting the car,

to Hoffis Manor, dinner was already underway.

extending polite greetings to Zach and Loretta. Zach’s eyes shimmered with kindness, his smile inviting, while Loretta and Sally looked

glanced back and forth between Mila and Zach.

dinner yet, have you? Come, join us,” Zach warmly invited.

her seat with gratitude. “Thank you.”

she gracefully

utensils, Zach leaned in toward Mila, curiosity lacing his gentle

a tourist spot.

as he inquired, “Did you enjoy yourself?”

agreement. “Yes, we did.”