Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 110

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."

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

that his mother hadn't been home either. Today, he was nervous that she might ask about his recent whereabouts, but she hadn't, presumably because his

her he'd be home soon, to avoid any nosy phone calls. If

unaware of the little schemes running through her son's mind. She merely wondered if Adrian hadn't been home recently. Perhaps he was

calling around. Only when she was

Why bother explaining to a mother who held no power or influence, one who had no standing in

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

security, she mused, turning back towards the hotel to

...

to see

is your Great Aunt not coming

after lunch.

hint of

Mila's supposedly estranged

to leverage. But

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