The Wrong Woman

In reality, Mila's pregnancy was already over five months, yet due to her advanced age, her belly didn't protrude noticeably.

During the early stages of her pregnancy, Mila battled severe morning sickness, which greatly affected her nutrient intake and left her feeling weak.

Phoebe took hold of Mila's luggage and linked her arm with Milas, stepping out of the airport with a spring in her step.

Once outside, Phoebe lifted the luggage and stowed it in the car.

As Mila tilted her head, her gaze fixed on the northern skyline, where snowflakes drifted down gently. A sudden wave of longing washed over her, reminding her of how much she missed Loretta.

After finishing loading the luggage, Phoebe walked over to Mila and said, "Let's hop into the car, Mila."

Snapping out of her reverie, Mila finally climbed into the car.

Phoebe started the engine and pulled away. "Mila, I've rented a small house in the suburbs. It's quiet, peaceful, and has a great environment.”

Mila's mood shifted, and she spoke softly, "Phoebe, I want to go see Grandma."

"Sure," Phoebe responded, adjusting her course at the next intersection.

Mila bowed her head, her hand gently resting on her belly as she thought to herself, "Sweetie, Mommy is taking you to visit your great- grandmother.”

way, Phoebe, how's Nate doing?" Mila asked, her emotions stirring as Nathan's

me that since you left, Nate went to the frontiers and

months. Hasn't he come back to visit his family?" Phoebe replied nonchalantly, “Cole mentioned that even before Nate married you, he hardly ever

Mila's heart glowed with a sweet warmth. It seemed that Nathan's frequent trips to Phoenicia after their

smiled and said, “You and Cole seem to

shy as she confessed, "We're just really good

you help me ask your

at the mention of Nathan. "Mila, I think all men are the same. Giving up your career for a

up my career for anyone. I chose to return to my homeland and contribute to its scientific research,” Mila clarified earnestly, her gaze

opinions about Nathan, don't you?"

couldn't shake off a creeping sense of fear. Anxiously,

replied, “It hasn't reached that point yet, but

from the blue, leaving her shattered and overwhelmed by

appear composed, Mila's faint smile couldn't hide the tremor in her voice. “Are

thing as

help but agree with Phoebe's sentiment, feeling a slight pang

to rush in. "Phoebe, I'm feeling a bit stuffy.