The Wrong Woman

Chapter 278

Chapter 278

Nathan remained silent for a moment before humming in response.

Mila lowered her gaze, her fingers gently stroking the teddy bear in her arms as she murmured, “I’ve transferred 600 thousand dollars to

your account.”

Nathan’s response was another quiet, noncommittal hum. His

composed and indifferent demeanor sent a wave of panic through Mila’s chest.

Despite her desire to maintain distance and avoid any contact with him, she found herself torn and overwhelmed by conflicting emotions, the turmoil almost driving her to the brink of madness.

She missed him dearly, desperately longing to see him again. Feeling at a loss for words, Mila simply said, “Never mind, goodbye.”

Before she could say anything more, Nathan abruptly ended the call.

Mila gazed at her phone screen, tears cascading down her cheeks uncontrollably.

Across from her, Phoebe sat munching on potato chips, her gaze filled with confusion as she observed Mila’s unexpected emotional outburst.

Phoebe asked helplessly, “Mila, what did he say to you? Why are you crying?”

attempting to compose herself. “I’m not crying. It’s just my tear glands acting up again. They seem to have a mind of

this sudden burst

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feeling aggrieved. “He didn’t utter a single word, merely

chuckle at the absurdity of the situation, sighing in

shed tears at the slightest provocation-be it nightmares, fatigue, unsuccessful experiments, disappointing takeout, or even a

from Nathan have you in tears again. Do you need surgery to fix those tear

sofa, shutting her

cry even more when I was a child. I was

engrossed in her potato chips, replied coolly, “It’s no surprise. Coming from

sheltered. Without facing real hardships, even minor grievances could bring

on her past, Mila couldn’t help but smile. “I used to a being coddled by Nate. Whenever I acted out or shed a tear, he’d ru to my side, completely flustered and unsure how to handle it. And whenever I tried to be playful or flirtatious with

in with curiosity. “What did he

as she turned and settled into the sofa, burying her face without uttering a single word. The floodgates of her emotions reopened, and tears streamed down her cheeks

memories now

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was once the darling of the family, showered with affection by her parents and doted on by her grandparents. Her classmates adored her, and her teachers favored her. She was even

special affection from a young age, she initially interpreted it as brotherly fondness. At the time, she couldn’t quite discern the true nature

the phone

it, expecting it to be her phone, only to find Phoebe answering

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