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."

even become a couple after being married for half

don't overthink it," Mila

going to talk to him." Loretta clenched

looking for him." Mila

and thought about

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

important person. Releasing her photo could compromise her safety,”

aware that some things were better known by fewer people. He asked, "What do

qualified to enter if she hadn't become a Sunteri." "That makes things easier. With what she's learned, she should

borders. Researchers only hope that their research will benefit mankind. It doesn't matter where

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

can't bring back what she's done researching

"She can't.”

that we should give it a try. She's a world-renowned chemist and a first-class military engineer. She