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?"

she gently reminded him, "We planned

"Busy with work."

Mila could say another

Mila gripped her phone tightly, shivering as a gust cut through her. A

remember what day

they made were always being postponed or brushed aside; he couldn't spare even a

sudden fatigue settled

herself and

had arranged for him to stay with his grandmother so she and Lysander could

plans dashed, she needed to pick up

upscale restaurant sat an elegant woman with striking features, accompanied by a boy

brand-new gaming device, oblivious to the flashing call on the table

to answer and set the phone on mute, placing

"Adrian, do you like the game

the other end, was momentarily stunned by the

be

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