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."

Ryan wouldn't dare do anything. Though she had never met Roland, the infamous

respected-or perhaps

profile. He didn't want a repeat of the college incident when his brother had broken his leg, forcing him

limit. She

wanted to pick a fight, he could bring it on. She wasn't about to let anyone walk

turned dark with anger. He clenched his fists, glaring

got some

Mila didn't let Ryan's words deter her. Even if Lysander and Giselle were having a dinner date nearby, she had no reason to avoid them. She wasn't the one with

to the restaurant

fruit and drove to her studio

but with her aunt returning at the end of the month, time was running short to

She needed to focus.

...

at the reserved lounge, where laughter greeted him, teasing him for being late and demanding he drink

gaze wandered to the