Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 32

As Felicity spoke, she added, "Of course, if you'd prefer the dress Lysander picked out for you, you don't have to wear this one."

Her words hinted at a possibility, but it was clear from her visible disappointment that she anticipated Mila might refuse.

Mila, amused, tried to comfort Felicity. "If I do attend, I'll certainly wear the dress you prepared for me, Mom. Thank you, I really like it."

Felicity's face lit up with joy at her words.

Mila noticed her mother's happiness but sighed inwardly. The truth was, Lysander rarely took her to such events, let alone personally picked out a dress for her. Usually, if they attended together, and her mother-in-law didn't prepare a dress, Mila would have to get one custom-made from her favorite boutique.

But...

asked, "Mom, when did

a moment and replied,

but hadn't mentioned it to her, clearly not intending to take her along. If it weren't for Roland sending her an invite directly, she wouldn't

day, Lysander would undoubtedly bring

of running into

would be attending under the guise of

make your gown. I saw one of her pieces at a friend's place-her embroidery was exquisite, and her designs really resonated with me. Unfortunately, she's not taking any new orders until the end

Felicity, Mila froze for a

due to time constraints, mostly through referrals from old clients or friends. Recently, she'd been occupied with a massive order for Roland and had stopped

her mother-in-law to be among those seeking her

being in the spotlight, she worried about the Montgomery family discovering her sideline. But