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.”

that pierced his heart. He managed a bitter smile, his eyes turning red with emotion.

his heart surpassed any physical longing, consuming him with agony and torment. Slowly, he pulled away from Mila’s

wrapping her arms around Nathan’s neck as she peered into his eyes, now tinged with red, brimming with sorrow

she

against the bed, Nathan gently lowered Mila’s hand with the

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

be silly,” he said before stepping into

warmth faded from her body, Mila felt a

bed, tears silently streaming

earlobes.

had intended to propose before taking things

being rejected. If

thought of it intensified Mila’s anguish, leaving her breathless with

rose slowly, feeling her heartache intensify with each

regretted not realizing Nathan’s feelings for her ten

purposely distanced herself from him, never considering the hurt he might have felt. Cutting off all contact, she unknowingly caused him

not to repeat past mistakes, nor did she want to give Nathan

next time she left Norvania, it might be for five years, or perhaps