Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband? novel Chapter 29

The phone rang only for a moment before a voice answered on the other end.

"Miss Lillian."

Roland's voice came through, warm and smiling like a gentle stream, momentarily catching Mila off guard.

She quickly regained her composure, greeted him politely, and got straight to the point.

"Sir, about your invitation—I'm a bit confused."

Mila paused for a couple of seconds, then tactfully declined, "I thought our collaboration ended once the dress was delivered."

Knowing he was the eldest from the Lockwood family made her even more reluctant to engage further.

Whether it was the unsettling scent of blood she once noticed on him or his notoriously reckless younger brother, Mila preferred to keep her distance. The whole family seemed to have issues.

A soft chuckle came from the other end, clearly catching the meaning behind her words.

"Ms. Sutherland."

Roland addressed her by her real name this time, his tone still light as he continued, "I'm delighted with your dress. This is just a family gathering, a gesture of thanks. Could you grant me this small favor?"

He was being direct and open now.

His manner remained gentle and polite, but there was an undeniable firmness in his words.

Mila realized that, in some ways, the Lockwood brothers were quite similar—equally assertive. However, the elder Lockwood was evidently more mature and tactful.

With such a request, she found it hard to refuse. But still...

Mila hesitated for a few seconds before she asked, "Mr. Lockwood, our only connection is a dress. A family gathering is such a personal event, isn't it a bit inappropriate for an outsider like me to attend?"

Her marriage to Lysander was a secret, never publicly announced. The world knew Lysander was married, but his wife's identity was a mystery. Only close friends within the Montgomery family circle were aware, as Lysander rarely brought her to social events, making her a stranger in those circles.

Though the Montgomerys and the Lockwoods were on good terms, Mila had no direct dealings with the Lockwoods, especially since Ryan, the younger brother, disliked her.