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

would ensure it was

...

the road to her studio, nestled in Maplewood

with Roland on the line. She was surprised he still reached out to her. After exchanging pleasantries, he mentioned wanting to make up for the awkward family gathering by inviting her out

warnings about the Lockwood family, a clan with a reputation she neither could nor wanted to entangle with, so

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

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 desire to dredge up old

should

"Ms. Sutherland, you have quite the resolute heart. It's a shame

Mila ended the call.

and stared blankly ahead until her vision steadied.

Grove was alight with

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 adorned with these charming

a cute cat-shaped candle, adding