The Wrong Woman

Chapter 339

As the passion subsided, Mila gradually returned to her senses, her gaze shifting to the ceiling as she slowly released her arms from around Nathan’s neck, feeling a whirlwind of emotions.

Nathan tenderly caressed her hair and softly kissed her earlobe, his voice husky, almost pleading, “Wanda, I’ll give you everything you desire. I’ll ensure a bright future for us. I’ll devote myself entirely to loving you. Will you marry me?”

eves, t A sharp pang shot through Mila’s heart, tears welling up in her them red. She tightly clenched her fists, struggling to contain her emotions.

If she was still suffering from amnesia and heard these words, she’d undoubtedly be moved, eagerly nodding in agreement.

But she wasn’t Wanda; she was Mila. She couldn’t afford to become entangled with the leader of the Norvanian military.

“I’m sorry, Nate.” Mila’s voice quivered, tears blurring her sight. “I can’t accept your proposal.

Nathan’s eyes closed in anguish as he pressed his face against her neck, his voice filled with

or because you can’t?” profound sadness as he asked, “Is it because you don’t love me,

Mila’s heart clenched with pain. She knew that if she professed her love for him but insisted they couldn’t be together, Nathan wouldn’t simply accept her words.

He would dig deeper, demanding answers. Then he would eventually uncover her true identity.

With tears streaming down her cheeks, Mila closed her eyes, maintaining a composed facade. ” I don’t love you, and we can’t be together.”

He managed a bitter

surpassed any physical longing, consuming him with agony and torment. Slowly,

neck as she peered into his eyes, now tinged with red, brimming

voice trembled as she uttered, “Nate,

with the other, observing her from above. “Willing to do what?” he

with you,” she confessed without a trace of embarrassment. Seeing Nathan’s pained expression,

be silly,” he said before stepping into the

the warmth faded from her body, Mila felt a dull ache in

still on the bed, tears silently streaming down her cheeks, trailing onto her

earlobes.

propose

didn’t want to hurt her after being rejected. If

of it intensified Mila’s anguish, leaving her breathless

with each passing moment. She

realizing Nathan’s feelings for her ten years

from him, never considering the hurt he might have felt. Cutting off

was determined not to repeat past mistakes, nor did she want to give Nathan false hope.

might be for five years, or perhaps even indefinitely.