Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 187

The sun was setting in the west, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.

At the gates of Northpoint University, Eugene slung his bag over one shoulder. The soft curls of his hair caught the evening light, accentuating his handsome features, which were now tinged with reluctance.

"Sis, are you really leaving tomorrow?"

Mila patted his shoulder reassuringly. "Yes, after the court hearing tomorrow, I'll be heading to Verdelune. Who knows when I'll be back."

Today marked the start of Eugene's new term at university.

With her departure imminent and uncertain when she'd return, Mila decided to have a farewell dinner with Eugene.

Given that it coincided with his first day at university, they made a detour to drop him off afterward.

The thought of not knowing when they'd meet again weighed on Mila, her heart heavy with nostalgia.

Leaving behind the land she had called home for over twenty years was no easy feat.

And so it was with the people she cherished.

"Don't worry, sis."

and research assigned by

she smiled, gently patting his

you better work

"Absolutely!"

his figure fade into the distance. Turning around, her emotions surged,

who seemed to sense her mood, wrapped his

"Mom?"

a smile. "Let's go, I'll treat you to

at the villa near Bamboo Grove, where Julian had behaved impeccably, staying

...

to a charming candy shop, adorned with whimsical

hand, she

bustling, but being a regular, the owner recognized her instantly. "Long time no

sweets, a tradition spanning decades. The ingredients were pure,

Adrian loved it too.

it often enough for the staff to remember her preferences. Just as the owner began to package