NovelFinishChapter 160 "Could a mother really give birth to such a child? It's just not logical!" "Idiot!" Hugo was reprimanded again, his eyes reddening, but he dared not make a sound.
Charlotte had been badly frightened today. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Despite her scolding, she went over to pick up a cotton swab, muttering under her breath while tending to Hugo's wounds.
As for Charlotte, Mila had no more concern.
The results were evident.
Over the past couple of days, she finally had speace and quiet. No one cto bother her, and she could focus on her design drafts. She even asked Eugene to fetch her sketches from hsince she couldn't use the computer. She needed to lay down the initial ideas on paper first.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe post-holiday work period was fast approaching.
Originally, she had planned to take her drafts to the Splendid branch at Kingsford, where her great-aunt was, but ended up hospitalized instead.
Her arm's machete wound had mostly healed, but the injury on her forehead, though not split open, still caused occasional dizziness, possibly due to the cold air or sother factor. The doctor advised a few days of observation in the hospital.
The child had more injuries and would need to stay longer.
The sun began to set, painting the sky with hues of red.
After dinner and splaytwith Julian, Mila continued her sketching. Unexpectedly, her great-aunt cto visit, bringing snot-so-surprising news.
"The fashion week in Milan is about to start, and they've already been urgingto go." This was a previously arranged schedule.
According to the original plan, Mila would have finalized her divorce by now and accompanied her great-aunt overseas to attend the international fashion week in the first half of the year, as well as visit the Splendid headquarters.
However, many unexpected events had occurred.
Jade sighed, a touch of worry in her voice, as she repeatedly reminded Mila.
"My flight is tomorrow morning. In your current state, you shouldn't seeoff. The Milan fashion week lasts seven days and ends on the third of next month. You still have the divorce proceedings to handle, but I've spoken to the lawyer; if all goes well, it should be finalized by March." "Once you're done, you might not make it in time, so just meetin Verdelune." The Splendid headquarters was located in Verdelune.
Mila nodded in agreement, "Got it, great-aunt. I'll contact you when I'm on my way, don't worry." Jade felt a pang of reluctance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe gently caressed Mila's face, unable to resist giving a few more words of advice.
"Lysander is cunning and malicious. Consult with your legal team about the divorce, and if there's anything you can't handle, call me..." Mila sighed, "Great-aunt, you've mentioned this several times already." Jade, slightly irritated, replied, "I'm just worried! If you weren't my grandniece, would I bother with you?"
Mila embraced her great-aunt with a smile, "Alright, alright, don't worry I'll upand cfind you finish things up and don't l right away. Wait forthere, and don't misstoo much."
Jade's eyes grew slightly red, but she avoided saying anything om sentimental. She patted Mila on the head and left with Secretary Sophie, who was waiting outside the door. Knowing her great-aunt would be flying to Milan the next day left Mila feeling a bit empty inside.
They had only just reunited, and now they'd be separated again, but uldn't be long before fortunately, it wouldn't merge they met again. She composed herself and was about to continue with her sketches when her phone rang. It was a call from her legal team, finally bringing sgood news.
The court holidays had ended, and the hearing date was set.
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