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Chapter 408

The more Mila thought about it, the worse she felt. Her gaze shifted toward Fenna, who was behind
Nathan.
She thought that Fenna must be gloating now. She must enjoy seeing them in such an unpleasant
situation.
Mila felt so wronged that her eyes welled up with tears. She knew her faults and where she went
wrong.
But she just wanted Nathan to unconditionally support her and stand by her side instead of supporting
his friend. She wanted to be this man’s favorite, not just someone he simply liked. The more Mila
thought about it, the worse she felt. Tears shimmered in her eyes.
She pretended indifference as she said, “Yes, I’m just that fickle. You got hurt because of me, and I
took care of you for days. Now that you’ve recovered, I’ve fulfilled my responsibility.” “Responsibility?”
Nathan murmured, his voice trembling slightly.
He smiled sorrowfully as he continued, “Responsibility… You’re only responsible for the injuries I
suffered?”
Mila bit her lower lip stoically. She looked down as she didn’t dare to look at him.
She knew how he felt and knew that hearing these words would hurt him, yet she couldn’t help but say
them. She immediately regretted saying those words to hurt him.
Nathan took a deep breath as his eyes reddened. He held onto her arm tightly because he was afraid
that she might leave if he let go.
Trying to compromise, he said in a gentle tone, “Chubs, my injury hasn’t fully healed yet, so you
haven’t fulfilled vo
responsibility.
“How long do you want to stay out? I’ll stay with you, but when you’ve had enough, I’ll take you home.”
Upon hearing this, Mila’s heart completely softened. Despite the grievances she endured from Fenna,
even if he didn’t defend her, she didn’t want to argue anymore.
Watching Nathan trying to compromise, Fenna suddenly became furious. She rushed over to question
him, “Nate, why are you lowering yourself? Can’t you think more clearly?”
Fenna’s interference caused Mila’s recently softened heart to harden once more, bringing her sudden
clarity.
She ignored Fenna, focusing her gaze on Nathan. “Nate, do you think it’s appropriate for an outsider to
interfere in our matters?” she asked.
Nathan was about to respond, but Fenna’s annoyance was evident as her voice rose several decibels.
She angrily said, “I’m–Nate’s best friend, and I can’t stand seeing you hurt him like this. What’s wrong?
You toy with him and won’t let me say anything?”
Mila was unable to restrain herself any longer. She threw aside her manners as she angrily retorted,
“How am I toying with him?”
Fenna was angry, hands on her hips. She angrily replied, “He had doctors, nurses, friends, and maids
to take care of him when he was injured. You don’t have to pretend to look after him for
a few days.
“Besides, why did you kiss him if you don’t like him? If this isn’t toying with him, then what is it? Your
behavior is truly disgraceful.”
Fenna berated Mila until she cried. She clenched her fists tightly as she was unable to refute Fenna’s
words.
Her eyes were bloodshot, and she gazed at Nathan with teary eyes. She never expected to be insulted
by Fenna so badly.
There were only a few pedestrians on the street.
As night fell, the soft glow of the lights intertwined with the dusk, and it draped a touch of sorrow over
Mila.
She bit her lip to hold back tears. Her chin trembled as she looked at Nathan with watery eyes. She just
hoped that he would help her.
There was a lump in her throat as she asked, “Nate, do you also think the same?”
Nathan gazed at her deeply, but he remained silent.
Mila took a deep breath. She suppressed her sadness and asked again, “Do you also think I’ve been
toying with you?”
Nathan reached out to her and gently took her hand. “Then, give me a proper status,” he said.
Mila’s heart completely sank at his response. Not only did he not help her, but he also sided with Fenna
and saw things from that woman’s perspective.