The Wrong Woman

Mila found research to be monotonous and tiresome. It demanded relentless dedication, day in and day out, year after year, for her to achieve the outcomes she desired.

She had devoted herself to her work for so long, with hardly any close friends of the opposite sex, let alone any time for romance.

Yet now, she found joy and fulfillment in her research, thanks to the presence of Jasper and Nathan by her side. She no longer felt lonely or bored. The only downside was her hectic schedule.

Since Nathan's return, they rarely found time to meet. Both of their jobs were demanding and important. Their only time together was at night when they rested.

Despite their busy schedules, Nathan always spent time with Jasper. He vividly remembered the slap Jasper had given him and was determined to cultivate a strong father-son bond. Often, Nathan would bring Jasper to sleep with him in their bed, especially after installing a guardrail. Nathan would sleep in the middle, with Jasper on his left and Mila on his right.

No matter how challenging and exhausting his work might be, Nathan always felt that the joyful moments they shared at night made all the hardships worthwhile.

Meanwhile, Mila still maintained her habit of reading books. Nathan grew anxious about her reading late into the night. When she became deeply immersed in her books, he hesitated to interrupt her. So, whenever she tried to reach for a book, Nathan would quickly push her onto the bed, and they would make love until she felt completely exhausted and eventually fell asleep.

As the chief engineer on the significant project, Mila faced skepticism from many. Being young and only returned to Norvania recently, some doubted her expertise and experience. Rumors suggested she got the job because of Nathan's influence.

Many seasoned researchers often voiced their frustration about being supervised by Mila, a woman in her 20s. However, Mila's female colleagues tended to be more supportive and accepting of her role.

In the bustling cafeteria, gossip flowed freely as people enjoyed their meals. The cafeteria was vast, with seating for thousands. With more than a dozen similar dining spots scattered across the military base, it was common to eat without running into familiar faces.

At that moment, some people shamelessly gossiped about Mila's role.

"Why is Wanda the chief engineer anyway? She's only 26. I've been researching for twice as long as she's been born."

"She's General Morrison's wife, so she naturally has power."

"But shouldn't competence matter, too?"

"The project just started, so we haven't seen any results yet. Let's wait and see."

"What do you mean by 'wait andContents belong to NovelDrama.Org

see'? Any future achievements will come from our hard work as researchers. While her being the chief engineer will take credit for our efforts."

"That's true. How did the government agree to let Mrs. Morrison be the chief engineer?"

"The military base is under General Morrison's control."

"General Morrison has always been fair, why is he favoring his wife this time?"

"Being fair doesn't matter if he spoils his wife. Whatever she says goes, even if it's wrong."

"Haha, I've heard a lot of gossip like this lately."

"Tell me more?"

"Sometimes General Morrison sneaks into the research building to deliver fruit to Mrs. Morrison personally, but they're actually hiding to kiss."

"Yeah, he hired several nannies to

look after he and their son. He won't let her do any chores and even

brings her meals to her room. He's pampering her like a princess. If Mrs Morrison wanted to take General Morrison's position, he'd step aside."

Mila sat just behind them, her forehead glistening with sweat.

Phoebe couldn't help but sneak quick looks at Mila while she focused on her meal. Mila appeared embarrassed, which only made Phoebe struggle harder to suppress her smile.

After just a few bites, Mila hung her head low and left the table with her tray and utensils.

Phoebe followed suit, anxious about being seen by the researchers who were gossiping about Mila. The situation would undoubtedly be awkward.

Outside the cafeteria, Phoebe

couldn't contain her curiosity. "Mila, why don't you reveal your identity? In Norvania, researchers aren't bound by the same strict confidentiality rules as in Sunterland. You could go public without any issues.