Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 102

Now that the worries had subsided, a tinge of irony and bitterness lingered.

After lunch, Jade felt a wave of fatigue.

She bade Adrian a reluctant farewell and headed upstairs for a short nap, planning to leave later.

Mila took the young ones downstairs, where the car was already waiting at the hotel entrance. Before parting, she offered a few last words of caution.

"That golden locket, if you can't wear it, make sure you keep it safe. It's a token from your Great Aunt."

"Got it, Mom," Adrian replied with a yawn. After having spent a long, chatty afternoon with his Great Aunt, he was feeling sleepy. His response was more of a casual brush-off.

Seeing his lack of interest in continuing the conversation, Mila fell silent, ready to see him to the car. But her hand was quickly shaken off.

"I can get to the car myself, Mom. Goodbye."

After a few steps, he paused and turned back to shout, "Mom, I'll be home after a few more days

few days, not realizing that his mother hadn't been home either. Today,

that they'd reconciled, Adrian figured it was best to assure her he'd be home soon, to avoid

little schemes running through her son's mind. She merely wondered if

word, leaving her at home in a state of worry, frantically calling around. Only when she was on the brink of panic would Adrian

Montgomery family, his safety was never in question. Why bother explaining to a mother who held

further. She watched Adrian climb into the back seat of the car, catching a glimpse of

one of the accompanying security, she mused, turning back towards the hotel to

...

see only Mila

is your Great Aunt not coming with

went upstairs to rest after lunch. She'll leave

a hint of disappointment in her

had been curious about Mila's supposedly estranged relatives, hoping to

was an opportunity to leverage. But today, she