Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 99

Harvey Manor.

When Adrian received a call from his mother, Mila, he was both surprised and elated. He had been worried about the incident where he accidentally upset his mom, causing her to faint. To avoid any punishment, he had been staying at his friend Giselle's house. He wanted to ask his dad about it, but feared that it might lead to more trouble.

His guilt kept him from calling his mom to check on her, so he was relieved when she reached out to him first. Her calling him must have meant she wasn't angry anymore, right?

Adrian eagerly answered, "Mom! It's been so long since you called. I've missed you so much."

Hearing her son's cheerful voice, Mila felt a flutter of emotion, as if it had been ages since they last spoke.

"Adrian," she said softly, unsure of what to say next.

Adrian filled the silence with a stream of words expressing how much he missed her, finally asking cautiously, "Mom, are you feeling better?"

"I'm fine," Mila replied, her voice taking on a more neutral tone as she understood what he was referring to.

a sigh of relief, his spirits

"Do you remember the great-aunt I told

making peace with her estranged aunt and introducing her son to her, hoping for a reconciliation. Adrian should remember her from those

confidently, "I remember. Why, what's

for us to have dinner with her tomorrow. Would you like that?" Adrian's excitement bubbled over, "Is it going to be your cooking, Mom? It's been ages since I tasted your dishes.

number of spicy dishes. Mila hesitated before declining, "I'm really busy right now and pressed for time, so we'll eat out this time. I promise

but then recalled her recent fainting spell, which filled him

but promise you'll cook for me next

his agreement, "I'll pick

to agree when he remembered he was staying at Giselle's. His mom wasn't fond of Giselle yet, and telling her would

said, "Mom, just send me the address. I'll come with Dad tomorrow." He naturally assumed his dad would be included in the dinner plans, as was customary in the past. Mila frowned. Her aunt didn't get along with Lysander, and his

pick you up. Your dad's busy

it. He certainly didn't want his mom picking him up from Giselle's, so he quickly countered, "Mom, just send me the address. I'll have the driver take me there. It's