Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 481

Mila really did bring it for her!

Felicity lit up instantly, darting over to Mila and nuzzling her affectionately. "Thank you, Mila! I absolutely love it."

Conrad watched the scene, feeling a knot tighten in his chest.

Lately, he'd become so unwelcome that nothing he did seemed to please Felicity anymore. They'd even been sleeping in separate rooms for a while now. Even his daughter-in-law seemed to hold a higher place in Felicity's heart than he did.

All he could do was console himself.

Once that person was dealt with, everything would be better.

He wouldn't have to keep doing things that annoyed Felicity. They could finally go anywhere together, without limits, without the fear that had shadowed them ever since that terrible incident with Cossio years ago.

That night, Mila stayed over at the old house.

After Felicity went to bed, she and Conrad spent half the night poring over every detail of tomorrow's travel route, double- and triple-checking safety precautions. Only when everything seemed in order did Mila allow herself to relax-though not completely.

The next morning,

Felicity was up early, practically buzzing with excitement. She dragged Mila-who was still bleary-eyed from their late-night planning-into the walk-in closet to help pick out something to wear.

It took a while before they were finally ready to go out.

It was the cusp of spring and summer, and the weather was already turning warm. The two women had similar tastes, both choosing dresses of a nearly identical cut.

Perhaps it was because Felicity hadn't had much to worry about these past years —or maybe her mind had grown more innocent with age-but she looked more vibrant and youthful than ever. Her cheeks glowed, and her skin was smooth and clear. She wore a pale lavender dress with a flared, tulip-shaped skirt and a cropped black jacket. Walking beside Mila, she didn't look like anyone's elder- more like a sister.

She radiated youth.

black satin skirt with the same tulip silhouette, a fitted black top, and a tailored

was under

wanted Felicity to enjoy a day out, to grant Eugene's wish of seeing his mother, but she was

a lot to

most anxious and resistant to Felicity going out-now just smiled easily from the

Well, so be it.

The decision was made.

comfortable flats and walked over

she'd done

would have a wonderful

The amusement park.

no waiting in line; Mila and her group took the side entrance reserved for

blissfully unaware, was immediately swept up in the magic of

the park wasn't as crowded as usual, but there were still plenty of people. Mila and Conrad followed closely as Felicity bounced from one

been out in

She was practically giddy.

crowds. She wondered if Eugene had come. Before they left, she'd texted him

had worn herself out and

Mila hadn't spotted any

changed his

maybe he'd already been

hadn't sent

café. He wore a black t-shirt and shorts, his head bowed the brim of