Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 112

Hugo's trembling lips froze in mid-cry.

He hesitated for a moment, his hands fidgeting nervously. "I... I'm getting married.

I need... I need a hundred thousand dollars as a dowry, just this much."

Mila laughed in exasperation, her expression darkening suddenly. "Just this much? You've got some nerve. What do you have that makes you think you can demand so much from me?"

Hugo turned beet red, instinctively glancing at Charlotte, who gave him a sharp look before he finally spoke up.

"Sis, I haven't asked for anything for years. This time, I'm just asking for a little help with the wedding costs. Your husband is so wealthy, this isn't a big deal for him. You're my sister; you can't just abandon your family after getting married. That's not how a daughter or sister should behave."

Charlotte chimed in to support him.

"Yeah, sister, this isn't right."

that you're doing well, you're being stingy over

will call you ungrateful

the one who will be there for you. Now, you're haggling over this small amount, but if your husband's family ever turns their back on you, you'll be

"Smack!"

now bright red from Mila's slap, staring

dared to hit

voice, "Who do you think you are, speaking

as she cried and clung

hit me! What if something happens to our baby? She's trying to harm your

eyes were full of rage. "How could you hit someone?

grab Charlotte's wrist. "Perfect timing, I just learned some things from the doctor.

and hid behind Hugo. "Help me, Hugo! She's

force than intended. She lost her balance and fell backward, her forehead hitting the corner of the table next to the sofa, narrowly

before shakily getting to her feet, touching her face and seeing blood on her

terrified. Hugo, pale as a sheet, stammered, "Sis, I-I didn't mean to. I didn't think you'd fall. I didn't push hard,