Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 4

Mila had finally completed her Ph.D. in computer science, a journey that had cost her a seven-year silent feud with her internationally renowned fashion designer grandaunt. Her grandaunt was convinced Mila was squandering her talent, and since Mila's marriage, they had not seen each other.

This rift, however, did little to bridge the chasm between Mila and Lysander. Their relationship remained as cold and distant as ever. Looking back, Mila realized that her efforts must have seemed laughable to him.-

Now, with the decision to divorce made, she was ready to leave the computer science field behind. Although she had achieved some success, it never matched her true passion. She hoped it wasn't too late to rekindle that passion, and thankfully, she hadn't completely abandoned design over the years.

First, she needed to wrap up her current responsibilities and find someone to take over her projects. Then, she could fully immerse herself in the art of design, which she truly loved.

Determined, Mila took a refreshing shower, tidied up the bed, and, not planning to stay long, ignored the luggage. Exhausted, she fell asleep.

...

At the Montgomery family estate, it was around ten at night when Lysander returned home with Adrian. Adrian sat in the car, clutching a handheld game console that Giselle had given him. He hesitated to get out, looking at Lysander with pleading eyes. "Dad," he said softly.

He knew that if he took the game inside, his mom would likely confiscate it.

steering wheel lightly and said, "Leave it in the car. She won't

assurance. He quickly stowed the

out of the car, Adrian asked, "Dad, can I go over tomorrow to play

his head. "No, we have things

"Dad, can you take me to Grandma's? I'm finally on winter break, and Mom's always keeping an eye on me

This time, Lysander agreed.

and

steaming bowl of soup to ward off the chill. She also

over his coat,

late he came home, if Mila

living room, often tending to his

she called earlier to say she was coming

Why wasn't she here?

informed him. "Didn't