Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 245

The incense rose gently, its tendrils dissolving into a soft, fragrant mist that settled around the room.

Mila snuggled deeper into her warm, cozy quilt, the delicate scent of sandalwood lingering at her nose. Her mind slowly drifted, and soon enough, she was enveloped in sleep.

In the early hours of the morning, a gentle, unhurried knock sounded at the door. Three firm taps, repeated three times.

Standing outside in the hallway was Forrest, dressed in a neat gray suit. His silver-framed glasses caught the warm light, glinting softly on his high-bridged

nose.

At that moment, from the other end of the corridor, Howard's voice broke the silence. He was standing by the staircase, looking concerned.

"Sir, you're still up?"

Forrest turned slightly to meet his gaze, his smile gentle. "Yes, I brought some incense for Mila earlier. I wanted to make sure it helped her sleep. It seems it worked."

"I see. You should get some rest as well, sir."

Howard watched as Forrest entered the guest room next to Ms. Sutherland's, shaking his head with a sigh before heading downstairs.

...

A peaceful night's sleep.

mood considerably. She greeted Forrest on his way out; he'd been busy lately with

company's launch back home. She didn't

call, Mila left accompanied by Howard and a

soon stopped in front of a lavish coffee shop. Mila stepped out and made her way to a private room on the second floor. As soon as she opened the door, a small figure darted toward her,

I missed you

down, holding him close, soothing him until she finally looked up at the man sitting at the table, his face filled

looked worn out, his handsome

glued to Mila, sitting across from Nathaniel without sparing a glance at his uncle, his eyes full of the joy of

little scamp, completely ignoring his

his chest but resigned himself to it, pulling out a bank card and placing

Mila looked puzzled.

on it," Nathaniel explained. "Consider it a token of gratitude for looking after Julian. I know it's not enough to make up for the past, but given the current rush, I haven't managed other arrangements. Once everything is settled, I'll offer you further compensation, including a small share

lack of parenting skills,

and shares," Mila shook her head slightly,

"Thank you."

relaxed, his gaze shifting to the middle-aged man with elegant