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.

there something wrong with your eyes, Layla?" Nathan

wife, aren't you? Can't even

grew stern. "Yes, I am. I expect a change in your

eyes darting between the two. Mila gently squeezed Nathan's hand and whispered, "It's okay, Nate. Let's not make

you don't want her mistreated,

tone hardened. "Chubs has never done anything wrong to

leaned back defiantly. "So what? Do I need a reason

prioritized harmony They often acted according to their son and daughter-in-law's wishes. Sensing the growing discord,

his accommodating nature, rarely challenged Layla's

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

sinking into the sofa with clenched fists. Layla remained silent,

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