The Wrong Woman
Chapter 557

Later, Mila excitedly told the Morrisons the good news. They all eagerly offered to join her at the hospital tomorrow to bring the child home, except for Layla, who dismissed it with a scoff. Yet, Mila politely rejected their offers, mindful of her child's health. She explained that having many people together could heighten the risk of exposing the child to viruses and bacteria. Mila was looking forward to picking up her son as soon as possible tomorrow.

The sun bathed the garden in bright light as Mila sat contentedly in the gazebo, relishing the gentle breeze and observing how sunlight danced across the garden's every nook.

With the weather warming up, fresh shoots were beginning to emerge from the greenery. Nearby, several gardeners stood, holding their tools and pointing toward a dense cluster of lush greenery. Intrigued, Mila strolled over. As she drew closer, she noticed that the lush area was filled with budding white zinnias, ready to burst bloom.

"Let's begin from this end," suggested one of the gardeners, Edward Redmayne. "We'll remove all the zinnias, turn the soil, and add organic fertilizer. The tulips have to be planted neatly."

"Excuse me, why are we removing these white zinnias just as they're about to bloom?" Mila asked.

Spotting Mila, Edward respectfully nodded and explained, "Ah, Mrs. Morrison, it was General Morrison's directive."

Mila furrowed her brow, surprised that Nathan, with his hectic schedule, was involved in the garden's management.

"But why does he want to uproot these flowers?" Mila asked.

Edward chuckled and replied, "Oh, isn't it because you're fond of tulips? Earlier this year, General Morrison had me and others spruce up this area.

"He brought in a batch of white zinnias that bloom year-round from overseas and personally scattered the seeds, creating this stunning bed of white zinnias.

"Just as they were about to bloom, General Morrison mentioned your preference for tulips and instructed us to remove these flowers and replant tulips instead."

Mila glanced at the bags of tulip bulbs, feeling a whirlwind of emotions. How did Nathan know she liked tulips? He had never given her tulips but had gifted her white zinnias twice. He must have learned it from Phoebe.

"Madam, please rest in the gazebo over there. It's dusty here, and your clothes might get dirty," Edward added.

"Please don't pull them out. Let these white zinnias continue to thrive here, and we can find another spot for planting the tulips," Mila urged.

Looking at the beautiful and thriving white zinnias, Edward hesitated to remove them. He thought following Mila's suggestion seemed like the best thing to do.

"How about the white zinnias from Sudvilla? Should we remove them?" Edward asked.

Mila was surprised. "There are white zinnias at Sudvilla as well?"

With a gentle smile, Edward answered, "Yes, indeed. Half of the garden is covered in white zinnias, and they'll bloom soon."

Tears filled Mila's eyes as she realized Nathan wasn't unaware of romance. It was simply that his concept of romance differed from that of other men.

He'd gather flowers from the roadside and plant them himself, but he avoided purchasing those readily available, short-lived blooms.

Mila blinked away her tears and gently said, "Sir, I have a soft spot for white zinnias, too. Could we possibly leave them untouched? Let's not plant any more tulips after this. I find white zinnias more charming than tulips."

Edward nodded in response. "Of course, Mrs. Morrison."

He then directed the other gardeners to a different patch of grass, outlined their flower-planting area, and began preparing the soil.

Mila gazed at the spread of white zinnias, eagerly awaiting their full bloom. She pulled out her phone and took a photo of the zinnias.

Then, after a brief thought, she decided to send the photo to Nathan. It marked the first time she'd reached out to him.

After sending the photo, she typed a message. "They're about to bloom. Our son is coming home from the hospital tomorrow." Almost immediately after hitting send, her phone rang. Nathan was calling.

Mila was taken aback by how quickly he responded. She felt nervous about whether to pick up the call.

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