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Chapter 446

Cole readily agreed, “Sure.”
Right after Mila exited the ward, Phoebe and Cole found themselves enveloped in a tranquil
atmosphere as they exchanged awkward glances.
Cole hastily searched for a topic to break the silence. “Would you like some fruit? Let me slice an apple
for you.”
Phoebe nodded, saying, “Thank you.”
Cole felt a sudden stiffness, his movements becoming clumsy and uncoordinated. He
wandered inside the ward, scanning the surroundings until he realized the apple was right before him.
Frantically, he searched for a knife, circling until he spotted it beside the fruits. His
fumbling actions brought a smile to Phoebe’s lips.
Three days later, Phoebe had made a full recovery. On the day of her discharge, Cole arrived to pick
them up.
Seated in Cole’s car, Mila inquired, “Cole, is Nate in Phoenicia?”
“He is,” Cole responded.
“Is he busy?” Mila probed.
“He’s quite busy,” Cole responded honestly. He pondered, “When is Mr. Morrison ever not busy?”
“That’s alright. It won’t take up too much of his time anyway.”
Curious, Cole asked, “Ms. Hoffis, do you have something to discuss with him?”
Mila instructed, “Cole, take me to Sudvilla, and then drop Phoebe off at Hoffis Manor.”
“Alright.”
Phoebe, feeling dubious, questioned, “Mila, why are you going to Sudvilla?”
Mila leaned close to Phoebe’s ear, whispering while covering her mouth with her hand, “To steal
something.”
Phoebe’s eyes widened in shock, finding it difficult to believe what she had just heard.” What are you
planning to steal?” she asked in a hushed tone.
Mila responded with a mysterious smile, her expression unreadable as she shook her head, indicating
she couldn’t reveal her plans just yet.
Phoebe stared at her with curiosity. She wondered if Mila was truly intending to steal something from
Nathan. And if so, what could it be?
Under the cloak of night’s tranquility, a sleek black car glided into Sudvilla.
The driver stepped out, courteously opening Nathan’s car door. “Mr. Morrison, we’ve arrived.”
Emerging from his reverie, Nathan closed the files, donned his suit jacket, and gathered his documents
before stepping onto the pavement. He acknowledged the driver with a nod.” You may head back.”
The driver bowed respectfully. “Good night, Mr. Morrison.”
Nathan pressed his fingerprint and pushed the gate open. As he stepped inside, the glow of lights from
within the mansion caught his attention, stirring a sense of alertness within
him.
“Why are the lights on? Is Cole home?” he wondered.
Closing the door behind him, Nathan’s keen eyes swept across the living room before proceeding
further.
A sound emanated from the kitchen. Nathan paused, fixing his gaze on the kitchen entrance
At that moment, a graceful figure emerged from the kitchen, carrying utensils.
As Nathan beheld her, his heart danced with a surge of warmth, flooding him with affection. He stood
frozen in place.
Mila’s smile radiated as she approached, her eyes brimming with tenderness. “Nate, you’re back. I’ve
made some bread pudding for you. Would you care for some?”
The scene before Nathan seemed surreal–a loving woman awaiting his return late at night. It felt both
dreamlike and palpably real.
Setting down the utensils, Mila approached Nathan, taking his jacket and documents and arranging
them on the nearby couch. Turning back to him, Mila met Nathan’s gaze, her eyes reflecting clarity, her
smile a balm to his soul.
“Why are you here?” Nathan inquired with curiosity.
But Mila sensed a subtle discord in his words. A pang of disappointment washed over her as
she gently took Nathan’s hand, leading him to the dining table and urging him to sit.
“Nate, please have some pumpkin soup. I made it especially for you,” she urged.
Nathan remained composed as he repeated his question, “You still haven’t told me why you’re here.”