The Wrong Woman
Chapter 450

Mila appeared despondent, resembling a broken spirit. With all her loved ones kidnapped, she feltutterly helpless, unable to devise a plan for their rescue. Even reaching out to

authorities seemed futile.

Calls from the research institute urged her to return promptly. However, Mila was no longer the drivenworkaholic of the past. Of late, she was weighed down by numerous concerns. Unable to shake off herworries, Mila found herself unable to concentrate.

Just then, the phone interrupted her thoughts. Mila set aside her book, reaching for the phone by herbedside. It was Sienna calling. “Hey, Sienna, what’s going on?” she answered.

“Chubs, I heard your friend has been discharged from the hospital. When are we going abroad?”Sienna asked.

Mila felt a pang of regret. “Sienna, we’ll have to wait a bit longer. I have some matters to attend to.”

“Is it about your grandparents? They still haven’t been found?” Sienna inquired.

Mila’s mood darkened. “They’ve been hidden away by Oliver. It’s not going to be easy to track themdown.”

“This arrogant Daniel is finally willing to cooperate with treatment. I hope we can go abroad soon andreplace the best doctor for him. Once his eyes and legs are healed, I won’t have to deal with his grumpyface every day. Earning this money isn’t easy!” Sienna remarked.

Mila chuckled softly. “Sienna, is Daniel there with you? Or are you saying this on purpose for

him to hear?”

Sienna laughed in response. “Sharp, as always.”

“You and Daniel can go ahead without me,” Mila suggested.

“We won’t understand the language, and without any contacts, it will be challenging. I can’t just take adisabled person to Sunterland for medical treatment without support,” Sienna explained.

“You’re right,” Mila responded, feeling resigned.

At that moment, Daniel’s voice faintly chimed in.

“Who said I don’t speak the language of Sunterland?” Daniel’s voice came through.

Sienna was surprised. “You do?”

Daniel calmly confirmed. “Yes.”

Sienna chuckled. “I had no idea. I thought you only knew how to scowl, throw tantrums, break things,and tell me to scram.”

“Keep quiet if you have nothing good to say,” Daniel retorted.

“No, I can’t stay silent,” Sienna teased.

“You shrew.‘

“Hpmh! You’re hopeless,” Sienna countered.

“Say that again, and you’ll see what happens,” Daniel challenged.

“Hopeless,” Sienna repeated.

“Come here, I’ll make you regret it. I’ll even take your last name if I can’t shut you up today, “Danielsaid.

“Daniel Morrison,” Sienna taunted.

Daniel’s voice trailed off into silence.

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Sienna’s urgent tone broke through the air. “Chubs, I can’t talk now. Daniel’s on my again. But don’tworry, he’s practically blind and useless. He hardly ever manages to catch

me

“Phew, that was too close. I’ll hang up now,” Sienna concluded before ending the call.

Mila was left utterly perplexed.

Thanks to Sienna’s unorthodox caregiving, Daniel seemed to be gaining more vigor. Perhaps he wasdesperate to shake off Sienna, which drove him to seek medical treatment and work toward regaininghis health. It was a revelation that brought Mila a sense of joy she hadn’t felt in a long time.

Setting aside her phone, Mila rallied her spirits, rising from her seat to freshen up and change.

Her return last night didn’t signify an abandonment of her plans.

An hour later, Mila found herself back at Sudvilla.

The midday sun was scorching, causing Mila’s hair to feel hot to the touch. She hesitated at

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the entrance for a brief moment before greeting the security guards and stepping inside.

Squinting against the sun, Mila walked the path in the front yard.

Just then, a familiar figure emerged from the house.

Mila paused, taken aback.

Fenna walked out from inside, and upon seeing Mila, she too seemed momentarily surprised beforeplastering on a smile and approaching her. “Ms. Hoffis, what a coincidence. Are you here to see Nate?”

Mila nodded. “Yes.”

Fenna continued, “Nate told me last night that you two broke up again. Is that true?”

Mila felt Fenna’s words were overly deliberate. In the past, hearing about her late–night talks withNathan would have stirred feelings of discomfort, but not anymore.