Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 69

Bamboo Grove Residences.

Outside Lillian's Studio, a few luxury cars were parked, and a group of seven or eight staff members either sat or stood clustered by the entrance.

Inside the studio, Jade was meticulously flipping through Mila's portfolio of art and design work from recent years. Her expressions shifted between furrowed brows and approving nods. About halfway through, she unexpectedly looked up at Mila, who was waiting nearby.

"Are you really not upset? Won't you regret it?"

Mila was taken aback for a moment, but then realized what Jade was asking. She felt a mix of helplessness and amusement.

"Auntie, you've asked me this all the way here. I've truly made up my mind."

her aunt's demeanor had been tense, repeatedly asking if she was heartbroken or would regret it, to the point where Mila was

gave the table a gentle tap, "What, you find me annoying just because I asked a

"Of course not."

moved closer, gently grasping her aunt's hand. "I haven't seen you in ages, Aunt Jade. I wish I could talk to you every day, listen to whatever you

we haven't seen each other

You're so heartless, never visiting just because I once said I didn't want to see you. I might be stubborn, but you're just

her aunt had always been strong-willed and commanding, never showing such a tender,

had children, had distanced herself from the family except for Mila, whom she treated like her own child.

had truly hurt her aunt's

pressed on Mila's heart like a weight. The tears she had been holding back

don't say that, Aunt Jade. It's all my fault for being thoughtless, but you must live

Jade soothed, gently stroking Mila's hair, her eyes red but full