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

"Busy with work."

could say another word, the line went

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

remember what day

always being postponed or brushed aside; he

sudden fatigue settled

eyes briefly, Mila gathered herself and called her

stay with his grandmother so

she needed

woman with striking features, accompanied by

boy was engrossed in a brand-new gaming device, oblivious

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

boy and asked, "Adrian, do you

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

Wasn't she supposed to be pursuing her doctorate abroad? Why

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