The Wrong Woman

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?”

“I’m not crying. It’s just my tear glands

off this

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a single word, merely responding with a couple

at the absurdity of the situation, sighing in amusement.

the slightest provocation-be it nightmares, fatigue, unsuccessful experiments, disappointing takeout,

Nathan have you in tears again.

sofa, shutting her eyes tightly

“You know, I used to cry even more when I was a child. I was quite the little drama

replied coolly, “It’s no surprise.

sheltered. Without facing real hardships, even minor

used to a being coddled by Nate. Whenever I acted out or shed a tear, he’d ru to my side, completely

curiosity. “What

smile slowly faded as she turned and settled into the sofa, burying her face without uttering a single word.

were once cherished memories now

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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 held in high regard by the

age, she initially interpreted it as brotherly

the phone

her phone, only to find