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?”

Mila hastily set her phone aside and wiped away her tears, attempting to compose herself. “I’m not crying. It’s just my tear glands acting up again. They seem to have a mind of their own.”

set off this sudden

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single

help but chuckle at the absurdity of

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

in tears again. Do you need surgery to fix those tear ducts of yours?”

deep breath, Mila 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 quite the little drama

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

hardships, even minor grievances could bring

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 him,

“What did

her face without uttering a single word. The floodgates of her emotions reopened, and tears streamed down her cheeks

once cherished memories now felt unbearably bitter.

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classmates adored her, and her

young age, she initially interpreted it as brotherly fondness. At the time, she couldn’t quite discern the true nature of their

phone

be her phone, only to find Phoebe answering it

listened to the call, she turned to Mila, a seriousness creeping into her

it,” Phoebe said, ending the call.

was tense as she spoke, “Mila, your