Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 149

"Happy New Year, Mom!"

Mila's expression softened as she listened to her son's cheerful voice on the other end of the line.

She had initially thought Adrian wouldn't come to visit for the New Year. The gifts she had prepared-like toy gold bars and jade trinkets-remained unsent. Instead, she had transferred $10,000 to his account on New Year's Day as a gift. Although his call came a bit late, he had at least called to wish her a happy New Year.

With a warm tone, Mila inquired about Adrian's recent activities, patiently listening as he shared amusing stories from the past few days.

After a short conversation, Adrian suddenly said, "Mom, Dad told me you're busy and can't come home for the New Year. Are you done now? I miss you. Can you come home today to play with me?"

Mila felt a tug at her heart.

Having recently saved a child, her emotions were already stirred, and she did long to see Adrian. However, she was still recovering from injuries in the hospital and couldn't visit.

"Adrian, Mom's not done yet. I'll come to see you in a few days. Let your dad..." Mila hesitated, gently turning down his request.

Adrian was upset.

his mom, and with his dad

he was left alone. His grandparents had gone to visit his great- grandparents, leaving no one to play with him. Playing video games alone was

felt rejected-his mom used to drop everything to play with him if he asked, and

want to hear more. He abruptly hung

he wouldn't

if she reached out, he wouldn't pay

and if he knew where his dad had taken

playing

he

end of the call left Mila worried. She tried to call back, but the line was busy. Assuming Adrian was at his grandparents' place,

happily chatting on

mix of emotions. She could guess whom Adrian was speaking with, and her head throbbed with a

wrong?" Miranda asked, noticing

Mila shook her head.