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?

her great-aunt spend their

it was a

...

along the road to

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

a clan with a reputation she neither could nor wanted to entangle with, so

silent for a moment before Roland's warm laugh came through, "Ms. Sutherland, do you remember the old acquaintance I mentioned last time?

on the steering wheel tightened. After a few seconds, she responded, "Mr. Lockwood, the past is behind us. I want to start anew and have no

should

quite the resolute heart. It's

Mila ended the call.

vision steadied. Then, she

gloom, Maplewood Grove

New Year approaching, the community was alive with celebratory spirit.

a cute cat-shaped candle, adding a touch