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 acting up again. They seem to have a

what exactly set off this sudden burst of tear activity?”

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“He didn’t utter a single word, merely

couldn’t help but chuckle at the absurdity

at the slightest provocation-be it nightmares, fatigue, unsuccessful experiments,

in tears again. Do you

sank onto the sofa, shutting her eyes tightly

her lips. “You know, I used to cry even more when I was a child. I was

chips, replied coolly, “It’s no

facing real hardships, even

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

in with curiosity. “What did he

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

cherished memories now

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by her parents and doted on by her grandparents. Her classmates adored her, and her teachers favored her. She was even held in

brotherly fondness. At the time, she couldn’t quite

phone rang.

her phone, only to find Phoebe answering