Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 170

"The little cat you've drawn is so adorable. Could you draw one for me too?"

Nathaniel felt a sudden rush of nerves and blurted out the request before he could stop himself. Regret washed over him instantly.

His mouth had a mind of its own.

Sure enough, Mila gave him a blank look and politely declined, "That's something kids like. It's not really my thing."

Nathaniel was left speechless.

Thankfully, he wasn't one to get embarrassed easily. He chuckled, turning away to set the table with the food and utensils he had bought.

"Let's eat," he said cheerfully.

Mila hesitated for a moment but eventually murmured, "Thank you."

Nathaniel quickly replied, "It's the least I could do."

repay her kindness with gifts and meals, Mila had only accepted some of them. She had always turned down his invitations to dine out, citing the inconvenience of leaving the

first time they were actually sitting down

Nathaniel tried to start a conversation several times, but Mila was engrossed in talking to Julian, serving

couldn't help but feel like an outsider. They seemed more like a family

Mila. A pang of

picked up a piece of fish and

safe to eat it like

oil, "Thanks, Mom." Nathaniel was left speechless. Clearly, he'd been too rough around the edges. After the meal, Nathaniel knew he couldn't stay in the hospital room, so he promised to return

head to school with a bag containing a painted

soon as he arrived, he handed the candle, adorned with a cat drawing, to

But

What a beautiful cat.

Julian's eyes sparkled, his voice filled with a hint of pride, "My mom drew

it, but didn't want to show it in front of his little follower. He quickly stuffed the candle back into the

"Does this mean we're

he just turned his head with a soft huff, refraining from rejecting the offer