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."

to shout, "Mom, I'll be home after a few more days

days, not realizing that his mother hadn't been home either. Today, he was nervous that she might ask about his recent

it was best to assure her he'd be home soon, to avoid any nosy phone calls. If she discovered he

through her son's mind. She merely wondered

her at home in a state of worry, frantically calling around. Only when she was on

the Montgomery family, his safety was never in question. Why bother explaining to a mother who held no power or influence, one

dwell on it further. She watched Adrian climb into the back seat of the car, catching a glimpse of another figure

she mused, turning back towards

...

to see only

not coming with you?"

rest after lunch. She'll leave later," Adrian explained

replied, a hint of disappointment in her

about Mila's supposedly estranged relatives,

was an opportunity to leverage. But today, she