The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 160

"Then why isn't she coming?"

"No one answered the phone, and there were no replies to the messages."

Eleanor's expression instantly darkened. "I'll admit I was impulsive when I slapped her that day, but I'm still her elder. I've treated her well enough normally. A little punishment, and she's holding a grudge this long? A girl from an ordinary family acting more fragile than a high-society heiress."

"Grandma, you've misunderstood her. She's not the petty type."

Leon hesitated, his gaze sweeping across the faces at the table, secretly shocked.

It turned out no one in the family knew that Jillian had already left the country. He had heard about it from Daniel. On the day she departed, Daniel, Mallory, and their group had all gone to the airport to see her off. Leon was the only one who didn't show up, to avoid any suspicion.

He just hadn't expected Killian and Eleanor to be completely in the dark.

Leon buried his thoughts and quietly focused on eating, not daring to reveal that he knew Jillian's whereabouts, for fear Eleanor would misunderstand again.

Eleanor completely ignored his defense. She slammed her silverware down, furious. "If you ask me, she's doing this on purpose to put on airs, still holding onto what happened that day. I'm old and useless now. I guess I have to live my life walking on eggshells around the younger generation."

The previously warm atmosphere instantly froze.

Sienna looked at Killian. "When she comes back, you really need to have a serious talk with her. Even if an elder is a bit heavy-handed, she's older now. She shouldn't be so calculating."

"I'll talk to her," Killian said flatly.

Days slipped by. A week, then a month passed in the blink of an eye, and there was still no word from Jillian.

At first, her number would at least connect, even if no one answered. Eventually, the number was disconnected entirely.

Killian remained calm, but Connor couldn't let it go. Day by day, his longing for his mother grew more intense.

One night before bed, Connor suddenly tugged on Killian's sleeve. "Dad, can we go to Grandma's house this weekend?"

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