Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 213

The living room was enveloped in an awkward silence.

Everyone was momentarily stunned by the brashness of the young boy's tone, frozen to the spot.

Mila was taken aback. She was certain she hadn't offended her young cousin, whom she barely knew, so what was the reason for this unexpected hostility?

"Apologize, young man!" Gina was the first to recover, pulling her son by the ear, facing Mila with both embarrassment and regret.

Archie wriggled free, clearly displeased. "Why should I? I called her what you said, 'cousin-in-law,' so what's the problem?"

"Archie!" Xavier's voice was stern, his usually calm demeanor barely holding.

Sensing his father's impending wrath, Archie quickly darted behind Felicity, hiding his tall frame as best he could.

"Aunt, help me!"

at her brother who was approaching with a stern expression, and finally at her overly lively nephew. It was a tricky

his eyes dramatically and dashed past his father into the villa, ignoring all calls to

Xavier followed him inside.

mortified and helpless. "I'm really sorry. My son is spoiled and thoughtless. We'll make sure he

a smile. "I appreciate it,

Gina was left speechless.

Lunchtime arrived.

dining table. The earlier tension from the living room incident still lingered, but Felicity and her brother's lively conversation soon eased the

but notice the close bond between her mother-in-law and her brother and sister-in-law. Despite years apart, their reunion was warm and seamless, with no barriers to their conversation, which touched on

seemed to have little to contribute, spending most of the meal serving dishes to Felicity

As for Archie...

casual manner, and she

the boy looked up, a mischievous smile playing

of similar age and both attending university, they