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

a moment and replied,

Lysander had received the invitation long ago 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 even have known about

undoubtedly bring

meant she had no choice. The thought of running into Lysander and Giselle together at the party, along with

to make matters worse, she would be

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

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

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

mother-in-law to

her being in the spotlight, she worried about the Montgomery family discovering her sideline. But soon, she wouldn't have to concern herself with