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...

"Mom, when did the

thought for a moment and

ago but hadn't mentioned it to her, clearly not intending to take her along. If it

Lysander would undoubtedly bring along

a headache coming on. Roland had insisted she attend, which meant she had no choice. The thought of running into Lysander and Giselle together at the party, along with that crazy Ryan, was enough to make her

worse, she would be attending under

designer named 'Lillian' make your gown. I saw one of her pieces at a friend's place-her embroidery was exquisite, and her

the familiar name from Felicity, Mila froze for a moment, then felt a bit bewildered.

recognition in certain circles, she only accepted personalized orders from a select clientele 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 taking new commissions

her mother-in-law to be

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