Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 67

Mila's eyes were fixed on the elderly woman approaching, completely missing Roland's question.

The elderly woman, exuding a strong presence, had also noticed the commotion on Mila's side.

She paused, whispered a few words to someone beside her, and soon the throng of journalists was gently restrained by her staff, preventing any further

photography.

Though puzzled, the crowd respected the elderly woman's status and dared not approach.

Breaking free from the crowd, the woman strode purposefully towards Mila.

Mila hurried to meet her, her eyes shining with a mix of excitement and a touch of nervousness, as if near home but hesitant to call out.

The woman came closer, gently removed her sunglasses, and studied her grand- niece intently. After a long moment, she frowned slightly, reached out, and tousled Mila's hair with a mixture of disapproval and subtle affection.

you so thin? How has he

Mila's eyes stung with unshed tears. She fought to

words, and she couldn't

might break down right there. It had been so long since she last saw Aunt Jade, and the overwhelming emotions and longing choked

her grand-niece all too

she knew the past years hadn't been kind to her. With a sigh, she patted Mila's

to leave with her aunt, when

he extended a courteous hand to the woman, "Mrs. Sutherland, it's an honor. I'm Roland, the eldest of the Lockwood family. My parents often speak

demeanor turned cooler with strangers. She gave Roland a brief nod, "I know of

"The environment here

won't keep you, Mrs. Sutherland. I hope to visit

response,

gaze thoughtful.

was a