The Wrong Woman

After lunch, as Mila was about to leave for the hospital, Wendy cornered her for a chat.

"Mila, is Nate seeing someone else?" Wendy asked, her tone laced with mystery.

"No, absolutely not!" Mila was caught off guard.

Wendy arched an eyebrow skeptically. "Something feels off. He acts so jittery around you and cares about you, but your attitude toward him seems distant, especially since you had the baby. There must be some issues between you two!"

Mila smiled, feeling pressured to protect Nathan's reputation. She quickly explained, "Nathan isn't having an affair, Wendy, please don't overthink."

"Why, then?"

"It's all in the past." Mila didn't want to dwell on it as it was a matter between her and Nathan.

Wendy sighed, "It's okay if you're not ready to discuss it. But let me offer you some advice: try to be more understanding.

are unique. He can't just leave everything behind like Taylor can. He can't be by your side and with the child

have to adjust sooner rather than later. He's committed to the nation, comrades, and people. He can't

hit her with a profound realization, surpassing any lesson years of experience might offer. Mila hadn't expected Wendy's depth of insight,

sudden, Mila felt

wasn't being unfaithful. His responsibilities compelled him to leave Mila. He rescued Fenna because they were comrades. Ignoring Mila's calls and turning

relieved, Mila smiled and said,

haven't been married long. If there's anything you can't handle, you can come to me," Wendy said, proudly while patting her chest. " have experience. Just look at how well Taylor and I manage. I've I mastered the art of handling a

and nodded. "All right, I'll come to you

Mila's shoulder and said,

exited the house and settled into the car

cold, Nathan reached behind for a blanket and

She avoided

from the doctor, Nathan and Mila finished

His hands trembled, sweat dotted his forehead, and he was afraid to breathe too hard. He was