The Wrong Woman

Mila couldn't suppress a chuckle. Lillian seemed oblivious and vastly overestimating herself.

With graceful poise, Mila replied, "Even the President himself wouldn't dare speak so recklessly. Yale hasn't even taken office, and you're already this arrogant. Who knows what will happen if the nation is under his leadership."

Lillian, gritting her teeth, pointed at Mila, spitting out menacingly, "Wanda Hoffis, just you wait." Without a backward glance, she stormed off.

Yale cast a heated gaze at Mila for a moment and flashed a gentle smile. With that, he followed Lillian out.

Zach approached Mila, concern evident on his face. "Chubs, are you alright?"

Returning to the moment, Mila took Zach's arm with a sigh, guiding him towards the house. "Grandpa, whatever the reason, never allow Yale and Lillian in again. There's no one in Norvania Nate can't offend. We must stand our ground."

Zach smiled knowingly, proud as he responded, "Understood. With Nate supporting us from behind, we have nothing to fear."

Mila held back a smile, nodding in agreement.

As the election day drew nearer, Nathan's days became increasingly hectic.

preparations for Mila's frontiers assignment resumed, picking up the pace from where they had

letter for Project 905, appointing

of project leaders, she noticed Jacob's

connections despite lacking solid expertise.

to different work schedules, Mila needed to head to the frontiers with Jasper and

Phoenicia,

and Nathan visited Gary and Florence, allowing them one last

leaned beside her, both delighting

softly caressed her hand. Though a smile graced his lips, a weight of reluctance burdened his

hadn't even said their goodbyes, yet the ache of

she looked up into his striking

"What's wrong?" she inquired.

no heed to their parents' presence, he planted a kiss on her forehead. "I hate the thought of being

you'll be with us at the