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

was only silence even though he had waited for what felt like an eternity.

keep her emotions in check. She clamped her hand tightly over her mouth. Her entire body trembled as she tried to suppress the overwhelming flood of feelings that threatened to

still able to call, so you must still be in Norvania. Want to

her

a 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

head and said,

dreams.” Nathan

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

But then, she felt conflicted and shook her head. "Yet, I don’t. I'm

sure.”

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