Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

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.

be coming tonight, so there's no need

over to

of my mind. How can he be such an irresponsible husband, gallivanting with the

reassured her with a calm that surprised even herself. She wasn't angry anymore, nor was she hurt by Lysander's absence—this wasn't the

had long since stopped expecting anything from Lysander. With Felicity appeased, Mila sat down to dinner

table felt empty with just the three of them. Both

brother, Eugene Montgomery.

accustomed

him during major holidays. Whenever she

miss their younger son, seldom mentioning him. Even Lysander seemed to harbor

Mila had overheard from the older servants, Eugene's distance stemmed from Felicity's illness when he was born. She had suffered severe postpartum depression and couldn't bear to have him around, leading to Eugene being raised by a nanny away

Felicity had since recovered, Eugene remained a rare presence at

wasn't Mila's concern to