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.

relief, his spirits lifting

"Do you remember the great-aunt I told you

her son to

confidently, "I

for us to have dinner with her tomorrow. Would you like that?" Adrian's excitement bubbled over, "Is it going to be your cooking,

Mila hesitated before declining, "I'm really busy right

him, felt a twinge of annoyance. He was about to protest but then recalled her recent fainting spell,

cook

relieved at his agreement, "I'll pick you up from

staying at Giselle's. His mom wasn't fond

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 presence would surely ruin the meal. Besides, she

dad's

up from Giselle's, so he quickly countered,