The Wrong Woman

Chapter 648

Nathan pressed another tender kiss on Mila's forehead. "I promise, I'll be careful," he whispered.

Duke and Layla, descending the stairs, caught this intimate exchange.

Layla's features tightened, a cloud of disapproval shadowing her face. She settled on the couch without acknowledging Jasper or greeting Gary and Florence. Her expression radiated disdain, as though nursing some grievance.

Quickly, Mila sat up straight, gently pulling away from Nathan's embrace. "Layla," she greeted with courtesy.

Duke followed behind, his smile warm and welcoming. "Nate, Chubs, you're back?"

"Yes, Duke," Nathan and Chubs replied almost simultaneously, returning his greeting.

Duke approached his parents, bending down to playfully tease Jasper, eliciting a smile.

Layla, however, shot a disdainful glance toward Mila.

something wrong with your eyes, Layla?" Nathan asked, his tone

huffed, "So protective of your wife, aren't

I am. I expect

room grew tense, eyes darting between the two. Mila gently squeezed Nathan's hand and

scoffed, "This is who I am. If you don't want

has never done

leaned back defiantly. "So what?

according to their son and daughter-in-law's wishes. Sensing the growing discord,

for his accommodating nature, rarely challenged

however, was less tolerant. "Are you deliberately trying to

clouded, sinking into the sofa with

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