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?"

gently reminded him, "We planned to have dinner out

"Busy with work."

say another

as a gust cut through her. A wave of

Lysander even remember what day it

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

fatigue settled over

Mila gathered herself

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

plans dashed, she needed to pick up

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

gaming device, oblivious

woman, noticing the caller ID, deftly swiped to answer and set the phone on mute, placing it face down on

"Adrian, do you like the game console I

on the other end, was momentarily stunned by the voice before a chill crept over

was Giselle Harvey, Lysander's childhood crush. Wasn't she supposed to be pursuing her doctorate abroad? Why was she

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