Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 38

"Don't worry about it!"

After exchanging some casual pleasantries, the call ended.

...

Lillian's Studio was just around the corner. Mila walked through the wooded path, arriving at the front of her studio, only to notice several cars parked across the street. People were bustling about, moving furniture in and out of the house opposite.

Are they moving in?

At that moment, a young woman directing the movers spotted her and approached with a wave.

"Miss Lillian, it's been a while since you were last around. How have you been?"

Here, Mila was known by her studio name, so neighbors called her Lillian. Returning the greeting with a smile, Mila asked casually, "Are you moving?" "Yes, indeed."

The woman's eyes twinkled with delight. "This place is just too remote and inconvenient for daily life. I've wanted to sell this villa for ages but couldn't find the right buyer. Then, a few weeks ago, a Ph.D. graduate from overseas contacted me, offering a price well above market value. They plan to move in soon, so I'm here to get everything ready."

a Ph.D. from

she thought, Giselle had no shortage of places to stay in Kingsford. The Harvey family mansion was

Mila congratulated her neighbor with a warm smile. They parted ways, each returning

a busy afternoon working on her portfolio, the time for the gala was

into a pearl-lavender, form-fitting gown her mother-in-law had custom-made for her and drove towards

venue for the Lockwood

where she had delivered a suit for Roland last time-on a mountain. This

the time she arrived, the parking area around the venue was already filled with luxury cars, and elegantly dressed socialites were mingling, laughter echoing through

and walked towards the entrance, clutching a small

Ryan, the second Lockwood brother, scanning the crowd as

someone.

eyes met

expression soured at the sight of Mila.

here? I don't recall inviting

phone and