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.”

what exactly set off this sudden

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

chuckle at the absurdity of the situation,

Mila. You shed tears at the slightest provocation-be it nightmares,

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

shutting her eyes tightly to hold

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

“It’s no surprise. Coming from

facing real hardships, even minor grievances could bring you to

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

curiosity. “What did he do then?”

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

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

as brotherly fondness. At

phone rang.

be her phone, only to find Phoebe answering

she turned to Mila, a seriousness

got it,” Phoebe said, ending the call.

as she spoke, “Mila, your grandfather is critically ill.”