Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 208

The car rolled smoothly into the old estate's heated garage.

As soon as Mila stepped out, her mother-in-law, who had been waiting outside, rushed to embrace her, her voice soft and welcoming.

"Mila."

Hearing the familiar and affectionate call, Mila's eyes welled up with tears. This was the one person left in the family she truly cared about. She buried her face in her mother-in-law's neck and replied with a trembling voice.

"Mom."

"Oh, sweetheart, I've made something delicious for you. Come on in," Felicity Fontaine said with a broad smile, taking Mila's hand and leading her inside.

As they walked, Mila discreetly observed her mother-in-law's face out of the corner of her eye. She noticed that Felicity's complexion was rosier than the last time they met, indicating that her health had improved, which eased Mila's worries somewhat.

The two entered the house together.

Lysander lingered behind for a moment, locking eyes with his father, whose expression was cold and stern.

upstairs. Lysander cast a glance in Mila's direction but followed his

earth have you

for his usual composure and the fact that this was his otherwise exemplary son, he might have resorted to a

Lysander spoke

his face turning slightly grim.

"Verdelune."

"Verdelune, is it."

slightly, but his tone remained severe. "That still doesn't excuse your reckless behavior. A car accident? Kidnapping? So many eyes are on you. Aren't you worried someone might report this to the authorities? How will you explain yourself

won't be any issues," Lysander replied with

at a loss for where to direct his anger. He felt stifled, unable to voice his frustration. His son had been groomed to be a top-tier professional from a young age, excelling

his son, he wasn't as ruthless, which is why the family patriarch had never been satisfied with him. When his grandson came of age and gained

hand, and

the country, I'm willing to let her do

this, Conrad's ire flared

of the mess you created? I just can't fathom what you're thinking. You've tangled

are none of your concern," Lysander replied