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

Please don't overthink it,"

because he's with another woman, then. I'm going to talk to him." Loretta clenched

looking for

thought about

report in his hand. "Excellent, truly excellent! We've finally found Mila Winkler. You're truly remarkable, General Morrison! But why is there

an extremely important person. Releasing her photo could compromise her safety,” Nathan said

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

originally from Norvania. She became a Sunteri just to get the qualifications to enter the prestigious research institute. She wouldn't have qualified to enter if she hadn't become a Sunteri." "That makes things easier. With what she's learned, she should return to serve

Researchers only hope that their research

have far better resources and technology than our country. It would mean abandoning

back what she's done researching

"She can't.”

a moment's thought, Donald 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 hydronium