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.

How has he been

unshed tears. She fought to keep

words, and she couldn't say

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 her with a

her grand-niece all too

Mila like this, she knew the past years hadn't been kind to

ready to leave with her

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

Sutherland's demeanor turned cooler with strangers. She gave Roland a brief nod, "I know of you. An impressive young talent. You've been quite active overseas. Why the sudden

deflecting the question, "The environment here

exchanges, Roland stepped aside, "I won't keep you,

no response, simply guiding Mila

his gaze thoughtful.

a legend in

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