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Chapter 278

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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, "Mil
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