The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 622

Danielle offered a gentle smile. “You two go ahead and talk.”

“I’ve got things to handle, so I’ll head out first,” she added, glancing at Nathan.

He gave her a slight nod.

Danielle walked away.

As she disappeared down the hallway, Linda watched her go, a cold half-smile tugging at her lips. “So, you’ve got a thing for your brother’s ex-wife?”

Nathan’s voice remained calm as ever. “They’re divorced.”

“Divorced or not, she’s still your brother’s ex—hell, she used to be your sister-in-law. Her daughter should be calling you ‘Uncle,’ and now you’re thinking of bringing her home as your wife?” Linda scoffed. “If you confessed your feelings, I bet she’d be terrified. What do you think she’d make of your little secret?”

She arched an eyebrow. “My guess? You’ve been fixated on your brother’s wife for a long time—God knows when it started.”

Nathan’s eyes darkened. “What goes on between Danielle and me is none of your business.”

Linda gave a dry, humorless laugh. “So, is that why you broke up with me? Because she was always on your mind?”

She shook her head. “You know, women find these thoughts of yours disgusting—seriously disgusting.”

“Danielle will never accept you. I’m sure you’ve already told her how you feel.” Linda’s voice was eerily calm. “How did she react?”

“She reacted the way anyone would,” Nathan replied, his tone steady and unreadable.

He looked up at her, his gaze sharp. “Danielle and I have a complicated history. I have to be upfront with her, and frankly, you’d do best to stay out of it.”

Linda snorted and shrugged. “Being upfront only works if the other person feels the same. Otherwise, you could try swinging a golf club and you’d have the same luck.”

Nathan looked away, shadows flickering in his eyes.

“This is my business. Not yours.”

—

Danielle stepped into the hallway.

The sun was setting, drenching the sky in a dusky golden light. She paused for a moment, gazing at the horizon, before pulling out her phone and snapping a few photos.

“You’ve certainly got time to enjoy the view,” Linda remarked, amusement in her voice as she approached. No doubt, Nathan had sent her away.

Her words made the boundaries clear.

Linda’s eyes narrowed. “You may think there’s no chance, but if he’s determined, he’ll find a thousand ways to make it happen.”

With that, she turned on her heel, stiletto heels clicking sharply on the floor as she strode away.

Danielle frowned, watching her go, a flicker of doubt crossing her mind.

But she didn’t dismiss Linda’s words outright.

She’d had enough of marriages that felt like a prison; she wouldn’t let herself be forced into another.

—

The next day.

After making breakfast, Danielle stopped by the hospital to visit Nathan.

That evening, she had a charity gala to attend.