Chapter 31

Before long, the car smoothly rolled into Montgomery Manor.

The grand wrought-iron gates swung open to reveal an evergreen oasis within the estate, defying the chill of winter with its lush greenery. A small bridge arched over a gently flowing stream, evoking a sense of timeless elegance.

The vehicle drove straight through the courtyard, pulling up to the main house where warmth spilled out of the entrance.

As soon as the car stopped, Conrad Montgomery, the family patriarch, approached with a sense of urgency. He first drew Felicity close, touching her face to ensure it was warm before he relaxed. His gaze then shifted to Mila as she stepped out of the car, his demeanor turning cold and formal.

Among the Montgomery family, only her mother-in-law truly liked Mila.

Both Lysander, her husband, and his father, Conrad, harbored a distinct dislike for her, although Conrad's was tempered by his wife's fondness for Mila.

Mila greeted him quietly, "Hello, Dad."

Conrad responded with a curt nod before taking Felicity's hand and leading her inside. Mila followed them silently.

to say he won't be coming tonight, so there's no need to wait

away from her husband, walked over to

of my mind. How can he

fine. I'll join you for dinner," Mila reassured her with a calm that surprised even herself. She wasn't angry

stopped expecting anything from Lysander. With

just the three of them. Both Lysander and

brother, Eugene Montgomery.

accustomed

she only ever saw him during major

neither Conrad nor Felicity seemed to miss their younger son, seldom mentioning him. Even Lysander seemed to harbor a certain aversion

suffered severe postpartum depression and couldn't bear to have him around, leading to Eugene being raised by a nanny away from

had since recovered, Eugene remained a rare

this wasn't Mila's

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