Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 552

Bamboo Grove, Lillian's Manor.

As dusk fell and the last rays of sunlight melted into a sea of scarlet, Mila Sutherland sat by the downstairs window, quietly listening to Jade Sutherland's voice on the phone. She gazed out at the endless horizon, answering only now and then.

"I feel the same way. We'll need to discuss the timing a bit more before I can confirm anything. As for the division of assets, I'll have to trouble you, Jade. However you think is best, I'll go along with it."

"Alright."

"I understand."

"Don't worry. I trust him."

Just as she was speaking, the doorbell rang. Mila guessed it was Adrian Montgomery returning home with Forrest Whitmore. She stood up, walked to the door, and unlocked it.

"Let's leave it there for now, Jade. I'll confirm as soon as I can."

She hung up.

The door swung open and Adrian burst inside, nearly leaping into her arms.

"You're back."

Mila hugged her son, then glanced up with a smile at Forrest, who followed behind. Turning her attention back to Adrian, she asked, "Did you have fun with Mr. Whitmore today?"

"Hmph! Not at all!"

lodging a complaint. "He lied to

situation come up, so I

I'd take you to see it next time, didn't I? Why are you still sulking? You've been grumpy the whole

I don't want to see it

a glare, then slammed the door shut behind

down, and when she opened the door again, she found Forrest waiting outside, still smiling warmly. "Has the little rascal forgiven me

the rascal! Your whole family

popped out from behind

erupt, Mila sighed and raised her

Instant silence.

rubbed her ears and exhaled, then stepped aside to let Forrest in. "Stay for dinner, will you? I made plenty, and thank you for watching Adrian today.” "It's no trouble at

Adrian would soon be his stepson-looking after him felt only natural. Besides after a day spent with the boy, Forrest couldn't help but notice how difficult Adrian's temperament could be. But considering who his father was, Forrest understood

was still young- there was time to teach him. If only

sit down for dinner. But barely had they started before the bickering

there no end

She remembered the doctor's

last checkup, took a deep breath,

down with a little

you two aren't

If she kept bottling it up, she'd end up in the hospital for

Silence.

his mom, he grudgingly picked up the piece

piece Forrest had given