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

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

body trembled as she tried to suppress the overwhelming flood

must still

legs buckled beneath her, and she sank to the ground, curling up into a ball and clutching her knees tightly. Fearful that Nathan might

voice quivered slightly, but he put on 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 and win that Genesis Award who knows? Maybe

her head and

your dreams.”

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but cry. She scolded, “Nate, can't you stop being so nice to me? Can't you be a little selfish? You're breaking my heart.” Nathan forced a smile. “Being selfish would only make things worse for you. Do you

conflicted and shook her head. "Yet, I don’t. I'm

sure.”

me. I'm tougher than you realize, and I've been in love with you all along, even if you haven't felt