Chapter 430
Nathan wasn’t sure why Mila was crying–maybe she didn’t want to leave, or perhaps she just felt guilty. All he knew was that hearing her voice made him feel okay.
Even though Nathan and Mila were never officially together, the intense pain he felt in his chest–was unbearable. It was as if his heart was being torn apart, and he wished he could just end the pain by dying. He wanted to tell her so many things, but he knew he wouldn’t get the chance anymore.
“I have to go take care of something, so I’ll hang up now,” Nathan said calmly.
He wanted to hang up before his emotions got the better of him. He was afraid that if he didn’t hang up soon, he might end up buying a plane ticket on impulse, and fly to Mila to make her stay with him.
After hanging up, Nathan tossed his phone onto the desk. He sank into his chair, feeling, completely powerless, as if his spirit had abandoned him. He leaned his head back and shut his eyes.
To withstand the torment, he clenched his fists so tightly that they quivered, and veins stood out on his skin. The pain was so strong that tears trickled down from the corners of his eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThese days, merely dreaming of Mila brought him anguish. He was far from resilient when it cto matters of the heart. Slowly, tears began flowing uncontrollably. They followed the contours of his face, streaming down until they reached the sides of his ears.
Suddenly, there ca knock on the office door. Nathan turned his chair to face away from the door. He took a deep breath and quietly wiped the tears from his eyes.
Cole walked in, looking nervous. “General Morrison, the Intelligence Agency has informed us that the traitor and Oliver have sneaked into the country by boat. They’ve landed and disappeared without a trace.”
“You mean Lucas?” Nathan asked calmly.
“Yes, Lucas, the traitor,” Cole replied grimly. “He’ll do anything for money, even betraying you. I’ll shoot him dead if I catch him.”
Realizing that Mila must be their main reason for risking entry into Norvania, Nathan swiftly pulled out his phone and dialed Phoebe’s number.
Phoebe answered the phone quickly. She politely asked, “General Morrison, is everything
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Mila couldn’t help but cry. She scolded, “Nate, can’t you stop being so nice to me? Can’t be a little selfish? You’re breaking my heart.”
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Nathan forced a smile. “Being selfish would only make things worse for you. Do you truly wantto be selfish?”
“I do,” Mila replied. But then, she felt conflicted and shook her head. “Yet, I don’t. I’m not
sure.”
“Don’t think too hard about it. Trust your instincts. You’re not responsible for me, so don’t stress over me. I’m tougher than you realize, and I’ve been in love with you all along, even if you haven’t felt the same. So, don’t worry too much.” Nathan’s voice grew calmer.
Mila wiped her tears. She recalled his vow to wait five years for her and wondered if he would still keep it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Nate, I—” Mila began, then halted. Suddenly, she realized the selfishness of asking him to wait another five
years.
The thought of the situation she might put Nathan in if she couldn’t return after five years weighed heavily on her. It would undoubtedly shatter his heart. Five years later, he’d be in his 30s and possibly with children old enough for kindergarten.
“What’s wrong?” Nathan asked.
– Feeling a pang of pain, Mila held her chest and whispered, “Nate, take care of yourself and
remember to love yourself.”
“You too.”
“Yeah, I will.”
Nathan couldn’t bring himself to ask when she would leave or if she would return to Norvania. Just hearing her voice through the phone again was enough to make him feel
content.