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.

commanded curtly before turning to head upstairs. Lysander

have you

they entered the study, Conrad's restrained anger erupted. If it weren't for his usual composure and

vent, Lysander spoke calmly, "She's planning to

stalled, his face turning slightly grim. "Leave

"Verdelune."

"Verdelune, is it."

"That still doesn't excuse your reckless behavior. A car accident? Kidnapping? So many eyes are on

There won't be any

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 in every endeavor. He was ruthless yet cautious. Never before had he acted with such

him. When his grandson came of age and gained enough experience, the patriarch had tacitly allowed the

a seat, covering his face with his hand, and sighed heavily. "Given

leave the country, I'm willing to let her do

this, Conrad's

you created? I just can't fathom what you're thinking. You've tangled things up so badly. Do you

affairs are