Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 26

If Roland embodied the epitome of excellence, then Ryan was a lost cause.

Recalling the gentleman she met that afternoon-charming, refined, yet exuding an undeniable aura of authority-Mila couldn't help but shake her head as she glanced at Ryan standing before her.

The Lockwood brothers were as different as night and day.

With Roland in a custom-tailored suit and currently in the country, it was clear he was attending some significant event. Was he planning to shift his focus back home?

Judging by Roland's strict adherence to rules, Mila couldn't fathom how such a disciplined family could produce someone as carefree and reckless as Ryan-a rebel without a cause.

Was it a case of extreme repression leading to rebellion? Or was it simply negligent parenting?

But Mila had her own issues to deal with and no time to dwell on the Lockwood family drama. She just hoped Ryan would stay out of her way.

Mila rubbed her arm and said calmly, "All I'm saying is, you're an adult now.

Maybe it's time to start acting like one, like your brother."

Mila turned away, heading out of the garage. She knew Ryan wouldn't dare do anything. Though she had

perhaps feared-his older

as Roland was around, Ryan would keep a low profile. He didn't want a repeat of

limit. She was

Ryan wanted to pick a fight, he could bring it on. She wasn't

face turned dark with anger. He clenched his fists, glaring at Mila's retreating

You've got some

Giselle were having a dinner date nearby, she had no

Mila headed to the restaurant

bought some fruit and drove to her studio to work through the night

her client was finished, but with her aunt returning at the end of the

She needed to focus.

...

arrived at the reserved lounge, where laughter greeted him, teasing him for being

wandered to the corner of