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.”

exactly set off this sudden burst of

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

at the absurdity of the situation, sighing in amusement.

provocation-be it nightmares, fatigue, unsuccessful

have you in tears again. Do you need surgery

deep breath, Mila sank onto the sofa, shutting her eyes tightly to

“You know, I used to cry even more when I

potato chips, replied coolly, “It’s no surprise. Coming from a wealthy background,

sheltered. Without facing real hardships, even minor grievances could

I acted out or shed a tear, he’d ru to my side, completely flustered and unsure how to handle it.

in with curiosity. “What did

into the sofa, burying her face without uttering a single

were once cherished memories

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on by her grandparents. Her classmates

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

the phone rang.

expecting it to be her

call, she turned to

it,” Phoebe said, ending

she spoke, “Mila, your grandfather is