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."

mention of a Ph.D. from

she thought, Giselle had no shortage of places to stay in Kingsford. The Harvey family mansion was hardly lacking in space. She must be out of her mind to pay a high price for a villa in such a secluded

thought, Mila congratulated her neighbor with a warm smile. They parted ways, each returning to their own

a busy afternoon working on her portfolio, the time for

mother-in-law had custom-made for her

familiar with the venue for the Lockwood

time-on a mountain. This time, it was at a spa hotel

venue was already filled with luxury cars, and elegantly dressed socialites

parked her car, adjusted her dress, and walked towards the

frowned. She spotted Ryan, the second Lockwood brother, scanning the crowd

someone.

eyes met

at the sight of Mila. He strode over and

here? I don't recall

out her phone and showed the electronic invitation to the