Nathan’s smile was bitter. He seemed truly dejected.


    M noticed his mood and felt sad as well but she had to face the reality. Her voice trembled as she


    spoke, “Nate, I’m returning to Suntend after I’ve exined everything to my grandparents at Hoffis


    Manor.”


    A dark storm of clouds hovered over Nathan and for a while, he was unable to speak. He only stared at


    M. She couldn’t bear to look at him, so she quietly lowered her head.


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    “I renounce the inheritance of the Hoffises. My only wish is for my grandparents to live a long life.


    Regardless of whether their wealth goes to thend or others, I won’t be returning to Norvania,” M


    said.


    “Aren’t you going to find your parents?” Nathan asked.


    “I will. They’re probably in Suntend if they’re still alive.”


    Nathan could no longer find a reason to keep her. His heart throbbed with pain as if stabbed by


    daggers and tears welled in his eyes. He looked up at the dreamy, star–studded ceiling and took a


    deep breath.


    M kept her head down, feeling helpless. Only the distant sounds filled the air.


    Eventually, everyone left the party, leaving only a few waiters cleaning up the venue. Phoebe had left


    some time ago but she was still watching them from a distance. She felt sorry for them and wished


    there was something she could do to help.


    Nathan let out a heavy sigh and asked, “Wanda, can we at least keep in touch, not to talk about work,


    but just to let me know how you’re doing?”


    M covered her face with her hands and shook her head. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to keep in


    touch but the country’s rules didn’t allow it.


    As a researcher with important duties and ess to state secrets, it was forbidden for her to have


    private contact with military officials from other countries.


    “I can wait another five years. Can you please get in touch with me then, even if it’s just once? Π


    Nathan’s voice choked with emotion.


    Tears streamed down M’s cheeks as she looked at him in disbelief. She couldn’t understand why he


    was willing to wait another five years as if he knew something about her.


    He’d waited ten years for her and gotten nothing.


    M wanted to ask but her throat tightened. She couldn’t bring herself to speak for fear of breaking


    down in tears.


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    Sensing her confusion, Nathan stifled his pain as he spoke, “I’ve found out who you


    you are. I understand you and I respect you. I will not stand in your way or hold. you back. ”


    M’s tears stopped as she stared at him in disbelief.


    Nathan didn’t want her to see his tears. He wrapped his arms tightly around her and buried his head in


    her shoulder. He closed his eyes and breathed in the scent of her hair as tears trickled


    down his cheeks.


    He whispered, “You’ll always be my dearest Wanda, even if you’re now the great researcher,


    M.”


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