Chapter 2173

Though Mavis had hoped to avoid discussing this with Mildred, she could not deny that she had returned for the divorce and Callum's custody. Since Mildred had brought it up, there was no avoiding it. "Yes, I'm sorry. Years ago, I had no choice but to leave Callum and go abroad. I've missed him every moment since. As a mother yourself, surely you can understand my feelings?" She kept her gaze lowered, her tone becoming more respectful. "Nathaniel has already agreed, and I hope you'll be understanding too." From the beginning, Mildred was always kind to Mavis, never overbearing, and was a young-at-heart elder. She had even supported Mavis through the divorce discussions. Mavis thought Mildred was different from other traditional elders, yet when it came to Callum's custody, Mildred's usual friendliness vanished and was replaced by a grave seriousness. "Mae, I know you love Callum. And I understand how painful these years apart must have been for you…" Mildred sighed and