Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband? novel Chapter 26

If Roland embodied the epitome of excellence, then Ryan was a lost cause.

Recalling the gentleman she met that afternoon—charming, refined, yet exuding an undeniable aura of authority—Mila couldn't help but shake her head as she glanced at Ryan standing before her.

The Lockwood brothers were as different as night and day.

With Roland in a custom-tailored suit and currently in the country, it was clear he was attending some significant event. Was he planning to shift his focus back home?

Judging by Roland's strict adherence to rules, Mila couldn't fathom how such a disciplined family could produce someone as carefree and reckless as Ryan—a rebel without a cause.

Was it a case of extreme repression leading to rebellion? Or was it simply negligent parenting?

But Mila had her own issues to deal with and no time to dwell on the Lockwood family drama. She just hoped Ryan would stay out of her way.

Mila rubbed her arm and said calmly, "All I'm saying is, you're an adult now. Maybe it's time to start acting like one, like your brother."

With that, Mila turned away, heading out of the garage. She knew Ryan wouldn't dare do anything. Though she had never met Roland, the infamous elder Lockwood, she had heard plenty about him.

Ryan respected—or perhaps feared—his older brother.

As long as Roland was around, Ryan would keep a low profile. He didn't want a repeat of the college incident when his brother had broken his leg, forcing him into the hospital.

Besides, Mila had reached her limit. She was done with patience.

If Ryan wanted to pick a fight, he could bring it on. She wasn't about to let anyone walk all over her.

Behind her, Ryan's face turned dark with anger. He clenched his fists, glaring at Mila's retreating figure, his voice seething with frustration.

"MILA! You've got some nerve!"

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