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Chapter 388

“Chubs,” Nathan said. He smiled softly as he gazed at her with affection.
Mila looked up with her eyes shimmering. She asked, “Hmm?”
He expressed himself with full affection, “The country needs you.”
Mila put on a sweet smile. She asked softly, “What about you?”
Nathan was stunned and bewildered as he looked at her.
Mila suddenly realized the question she asked was too much, especially considering he was now in a
relationship. She felt embarrassed for saying such inappropriate words.
Just as Nathan was about to respond, Mila awkwardly chuckled and said, “Sorry, I was just joking. You
don’t have to answer that.”
Nathan’s words were caught in his throat.
Mila felt increasingly awkward. She then stood up and said, “Nate, you rest well. I’ll get going
first.”
“Chubs,” Nathan hurriedly called out. He felt extremely reluctant.
Mila had just arrived. Was she really leaving so soon?
Nathan called out for her, but she didn’t stop. He lifted the blanket and got out of bed. He quickly
caught up to her. “Chubs…”
The more he called, the faster she walked away.
“Wanda Hoffis…” his voice grew heavier as he called out.
As Mila heard Nathan’s voice, her hand was already on the door handle. Hearing him call out her full
name, she couldn’t bring herself to leave. Then, she turned to look at him.
As she turned, Nathan’s weak body suddenly lurched forward. He fell and lay on top of her.
Mila was pushed backward, her back hitting the doorframe, halting her movement. She quickly
wrapped her arms around Nathan’s waist and held onto him tightly.
Nathan used all his strength to prop himself against the door. With Mila’s support, he finally regained
his balance and managed to stand still. But much of his weight remained pressed against Mila.
Mila panicked all of a sudden. She was nervous as she held his waist tightly.
“Nate, what’s wrong?” she asked.
When he was sitting on the bed, he didn’t notice how weak he was. He was also unable to stand
steadily.
Disregarding his frail body, Nathan breathed heavily. He still stood up even if he felt dizzy, yet unable to
stop his desire to see her.
“Wanda,” Nathan said weakly. He was so weak that he didn’t have the strength to talk
“My… brother… Daniel, though betrayed… by his first love, he… still can’t give up… on that woman.
So, he’s now… not doing well.”
Mila was very worried about his weak body as she held him. She had no time to worry about anything
else. She said, “Nate, let me help you to bed.”
“Wanda,” Nathan murmured, “Do you understand what I mean?”
Liking Daniel would only result in getting hurt.
Mila was on the verge of tears. She was deeply worried and felt sorry for him.
She held onto him tightly, unwilling to let go of her hands, and said, “Nate, let me call Cole for help. I’m
afraid I can’t support you on my own.”
Nathan braced against the door. His weight pressed against her soft body as he buried his head in her
shoulder. He breathed in her sweet scent.
Her scent felt like spiritual nourishment, gradually awakening the strength within him. He murmured,
“Chubs, let me lean on you for a moment. I’ll be able to walk back on my own later.
Mila remained silent but couldn’t help but gently touch his back. Her touch seemed to offer comfort and
encouragement. They also felt more like affectionate caresses.
As she held him close, tears welled up in her eyes. It was then that she realized she was hopelessly in
love with this man.
When Nathan was dragged out of the water dungeon, he was barely conscious. Mila thought he was
dead. At that moment, she truly didn’t want to live anymore.
Then she realized that even without herself, there are still countless remarkable researchers in this
world. They would keep improving without stopping.
But if Nathan died, she would be losing him forever.
When she was on the island, she had already decided to return to Norvania to serve her country. She
also wanted to continue her relationship with him.
“But why? Why did you choose someone else now?” Mila lamented silently.
“Nate,” Mila’s voice was caught in her throat as she said, “Why did you follow me?”