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."

adopted a cheerful tone. "I'm doing great in my studies. Once I complete the math projects and research assigned by my

glistened as she

you better

"Absolutely!"

figure fade into the distance. Turning around, her emotions

car, Julian, who seemed to sense her mood, wrapped his little arms

"Mom?"

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

few days, they'd been staying at the villa near Bamboo Grove, where Julian had behaved impeccably, staying in his room without fuss. It was time for a

...

drove to a charming candy

hand, she

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

a tradition spanning decades. The ingredients were pure, offering a complex yet balanced sweetness

Adrian loved it too.

which meant Mila frequented it often enough