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.”

body tensed, overcome by agony that pierced his heart. He managed a bitter smile,

surpassed any physical longing, consuming him with agony and torment. Slowly, he pulled away from

around Nathan’s neck as she peered into his eyes,

trembled as she

a hand steadying himself against the bed, Nathan gently lowered Mila’s hand with the other, observing her

trace of embarrassment. Seeing Nathan’s pained expression, Mila’s own heart ached in sympathy.

“Don’t be silly,” he said before stepping into the bathroom.

the warmth faded from her body, Mila felt a

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

earlobes.

to propose before taking

after being rejected. If he couldn’t win her heart, he refused

intensified Mila’s anguish, leaving her breathless with unbearable pain.

feeling her heartache intensify with each passing moment. She couldn’t bear to witness Nathan’s

on the past, Mila regretted not realizing Nathan’s feelings for her ten

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

mistakes, nor did she want to give Nathan false hope. only to hurt him

time she left Norvania, it might be for five years, or perhaps even indefinitely.