Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

January 15th, Kingsford.

On a deep winter's night, thick snowflakes drifted down, blanketing the ground in

a heavy layer that quickly turned to slush under the constant tread of pedestrians and vehicles.

At the curb sat a sleek blue Audi.

Mila Sutherland, wrapped snugly in a white down coat, clutched a bouquet of freshly bought roses as she made her way to the car, dialing Lysander Montgomery's number.

Today marked their eighth wedding anniversary.

She had wrapped up work early, hoping to surprise her husband with a candlelit dinner to celebrate making it through the infamous seven-year itch, stepping into their ninth year of marriage.

The first call went unanswered.

She tried twice more, waiting patiently each time until a cold voice finally came through.

"What is it?"

but she gently reminded him, "We planned to have dinner out today, remember? The restaurant

"Busy with work."

say another word, the line went

tightly, shivering as a gust cut through her. A wave of disappointment washed over

even remember what

brushed aside; he couldn't spare even a single evening

sudden fatigue settled over

gathered herself and called her

him to stay with his grandmother so she

plans dashed, she needed

an elegant woman with striking

was engrossed in a brand-new gaming device, oblivious to the flashing call

caller ID, deftly swiped to answer and set the phone on

to the boy and asked, "Adrian, do you like

by the voice

childhood crush. Wasn't she supposed to be pursuing her doctorate abroad? Why was she back,

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