Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 21

That night, Mila left her studio and drove back to the Montgomery residence, carrying with her the printed divorce papers. These documents were custom- tailored by Miranda, who had consulted a renowned divorce attorney to ensure they addressed Mila's unique marital situation. Though there were still some clauses that needed refining, Mila couldn't wait any longer.

After Lysander and his entourage left that afternoon, Mila had reached out to Miranda to obtain the draft of the divorce agreement. She intended to discuss it at the Montgomery residence that evening. Upon arrival, however, only the housekeeper was present.

It was past ten at night, and both Lysander and Adrian were absent. Mila could easily guess where they might be, but she held onto Lysander's promise that he would return that evening. She decided to trust him one last time.

Declining Harper's offer of a warm, comforting soup, Mila settled herself on the living room sofa to wait.

"Ma'am, your luggage..." Harper assumed Mila had returned from a business trip and was puzzled as to why she hadn't brought her belongings back.

"I'm just here to take care of something," Mila replied offhandedly, as she put on her headphones and immersed herself in the latest international fashion week videos on her phone.

For any fashion designer, the international fashion week is the ultimate stage, and Mila was no exception. Those who grace this platform are the top designers from world-renowned brands, leading the cutting edge of fashion trends. She was absorbed in the spectacle.

clock chimed midnight that Mila realized neither Lysander nor his son had

the call was finally answered. His voice was cold and

could respond, she heard Giselle's voice in the background, "Lysander, how does this nightgown look?"

conversation that lasted even half a minute. She lowered her phone and

the day, Lysander couldn't spare her even thirty

To him, everything and everyone seemed more important than her.

or maybe she had just grown accustomed to it. Mila didn't feel sad, just weary and exhausted. She knew Lysander wouldn't be coming home that night, and she didn't

them prominently under the bedside lamp, ensuring they would be the first

were no misunderstandings, she instructed Harper, "When Lysander gets back,

her any attention, Mila relied

for Harper's response, Mila habitually took a photo of the divorce papers for