The Wrong Woman

"Nate and I were never together, Grandma. So, how can you say you broke us up?" Mila asked.

"I was the reason for your divorce," Loretta said.

"The marriage wasn't even registered in my name, so it was invalid.”

Loretta still blamed herself. "But you and Nate were married for over half a year, you—"

Mila interrupted. "We were married in name only and it didn't work out for us for a long time. So, we can't be considered a couple.”

Loretta looked at Mila with a shocked expression. Mila pretended to be calm. She picked up a pastry, took a bite, and offered another one to Loretta.

"Nate and I can't be together.”

"Why not? You love each other and you know each other inside and out. You're perfect for each other!"

Mila hugged Loretta's arm and leaned against her shoulder. She closed her eyes and whispered, "Grandma, I'll explain everything later."

being married for half

don't

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looking for him." Mila was

thought about how to

Heights. His fingers trembled with excitement as he looked at the report in his hand. "Excellent, truly excellent! We've finally found Mila Winkler. You're truly remarkable, General Morrison! But why is there no photo

Releasing her photo could compromise her safety,” Nathan said

military confidentiality and was aware that some things were better known by fewer people. He asked, "What do you plan to do next? Will you be able to convince

"That makes things easier. With what she's learned, she should return to serve her homeland!" Nathan shook his head as he explained, "Researchers aren't like soldiers. They aren't driven by a strong sense of

has no borders. Researchers only hope that their research will benefit mankind. It

and technology than our country. It would mean abandoning all her research if she returned. For a researcher, to start

Mila can't bring back what she's done researching

"She can't.”

spoke gravely, "I'm still of the opinion that we should give it a try. She's a world-renowned chemist and a first-class military engineer. She has endless opportunities even if she gives up