Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband? novel 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!"

Felicity looked at Mila's composed face, then at her brother who was 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, "You really should apologize…"

Archie rolled his eyes dramatically and dashed past his father into the villa, ignoring all calls to return.

Xavier followed him inside.

Listening to 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 to heart."

Mila forced a smile. "I appreciate it, truly."

Gina was left speechless.

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