The Wrong Woman

Chapter 429

Mila’s heart raced as she waited for the call to go through. She was so nervous that her stomach felt queasy. Her breathing grew erratic. Finally, the phone connected.

“Hello,” Nathan said. His voice was captivating but noticeably lacking its usual energy. It

was as if he had lost his spirit.

Mila was flooded with pent-up emotions the moment she heard his voice. She struggled to hold back tears while covering her mouth. Despite her efforts, tears streamed down her face. and pooled in her palm.

She wanted to talk, but her throat felt like it was on fire. She couldn't utter a word. She was afraid that she would burst into tears if she moved her hand away from her mouth.

She wasn't the type to take risks for love. Instead, she was usually level-headed and focused on her career. She never thought she could feel so fragile.

H

respond on the other end of the phone. Yet, there was only silence even though he had waited for what felt like an eternity. He asked softly, Wanda, are you there? Can you talk to

mouth. Her entire body trembled as she tried to

smiled bitterly and made a light-hearted comment. “You're still able to call, so you must still be in Norvania. Want to do a

a ball and clutching her knees tightly. Fearful that Nathan might end the call, she took a deep breath, sniffled, and

facade of nonchalance as he replied, “Well, it's always good to mark an end. Maybe I'll catch you on TV sometime down the road. And who knows? Maybe you'll come up with even better weapons and win that Genesis

her head and

dreams.”

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be a little selfish? You're breaking my heart.” Nathan forced a smile. “Being selfish would

replied. But then, she felt conflicted

sure.”

not responsible for me, so don't stress over me. I'm tougher than you realize, and I've been in love with you all along, even if you haven't felt the same. So, don’t worry too much.” Nathan's voice grew calmer. Mila wiped her tears. She recalled his vow to wait five years for her and wondered if he would