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.

so thin? How has he been

warmth of a long-missed touch, Mila's eyes stung with unshed tears. She fought to keep her composure as she

two words, and she couldn't

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

understood her grand-niece all too

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

with

"Mrs. Sutherland, it's an honor. I'm Roland, the eldest of the Lockwood family. My parents often speak of you. I

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

question, "The environment here needs me

"I won't keep you,

offered no response, simply

gaze thoughtful. He was well

Sutherland was a legend