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.

and with his dad and Giselle off on

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

everything to play with him if he asked, and

up, and Adrian didn't want to

decided he wouldn't call his

he wouldn't pay

knew where his dad had

be playing with

he

back, but the line

upstairs, reporting back that Adrian was happily chatting on the phone, assuring

Mila hung up, feeling a mix of emotions. She could guess whom Adrian was speaking with, and her head throbbed with a dull

Miranda asked, noticing Mila's

Mila shook her head.