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!"

approaching with a stern expression, and finally at her overly lively nephew. It was a tricky situation, and all she could manage was a hesitant,

dashed past his

Xavier followed him inside.

the ensuing commotion, Gina felt both mortified and helpless. "I'm really sorry. My son is spoiled and thoughtless. We'll make sure he learns his lesson. Please don't take it

forced a smile.

Gina was left speechless.

Lunchtime arrived.

finally gathered around the dining table. The earlier tension from the living

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 intriguing stories

most of the meal serving dishes to Felicity

As for Archie...

the table, and she fell silent. Her young cousin sat in a slouched, casual manner, and she couldn't help but wonder if, without the presence of adults,

her gaze, the boy looked up, a mischievous smile playing on his lips as he mouthed silently,

sight of Archie reminded her of Eugene Montgomery. Despite being of similar age and both attending university, they were worlds apart in character,