Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 96

"Of course, even if you want to go through with it, let's wait until after the New

Year. Everyone deserves to celebrate in peace. If you stir up a divorce now, who can truly enjoy the festivities?"

With these words, he turned to leave.

But just before turning away, he couldn't help himself and added, "No matter the issues between you and Lysander, your mother-in-law has always been good to you. For her sake, let everyone have a peaceful New Year."

Having said his piece, he exited through the café's back door to avoid running into that troublesome son of his.

...

Upstairs, Mila sat alone.

She quietly folded the divorce papers and glanced down at the lively trio below, who seemed like a perfect family. A sad smile crept onto her face, filled with an inexplicable sense of melancholy.

Everyone urged her to be patient, to ensure a happy New Year for others.

But what about her?

and her great-aunt

ensure it was a joyful time

...

road to her studio,

he still reached out to her. After exchanging pleasantries, he mentioned wanting to make up for the awkward family gathering by inviting

warnings about the Lockwood family, a clan with a reputation

call went silent for a moment before Roland's warm laugh came through, "Ms. Sutherland, do you remember the old

"Mr. Lockwood, the past is behind us. I want to start anew and have no desire to dredge up old ties. It would only bring

past should

quite the

Mila ended the call.

vision steadied. Then, she started the car and

evening gloom, Maplewood Grove was alight

lined with whimsical animal-shaped candles, casting a warm, bright glow. With New Year approaching, the community was alive with celebratory spirit. Driving through the grove, Mila parked in front of her studio and realized something unusual; only the road she traveled was

studio's front door sported a cute cat-shaped candle, adding a touch of