Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 25

Mila had no intention of taking back her words. She had always regarded Ryan as nothing short of a lunatic. But engaging in another argument with this madman was the last thing she wanted.

Ryan was the kind of reckless, spoiled brat whose unpredictable actions were impossible to reason with.

As she turned to leave, Ryan seized her arm with such force that Mila felt as though it might snap.

"Let go!" Mila demanded, her voice sharp with anger.

Ryan held firm, towering over her with a crazed glint in his eyes. "Mila," he warned, "if you dare ruin Giselle and Lysander's plans, you know what will happen."

A mocking smile crept across his face. "You know what I'm capable of."

Mila was all too familiar with his past torment and humiliation. Her gaze turned icy cold at the memory.

head again, a

Giselle. You scheme to set her up with your dear friend, playing the loyal sidekick. You might not win any awards for most inspiring person of the year, but don't worry, I'll make sure

darkened with rage, but before he could respond,

you. You can't hold a candle to Lysander in any way, and

first time Ryan had seen Mila's sharp tongue in action, a stark contrast to her usual calm demeanor.

silence, Ryan's mind buzzed with

to pull away, rubbing her sore arm. Her mood was sour, though her face

anger, the more serene her expression, her smile as gentle as

upset over someone like

gaze steady on Ryan's face, which threatened to explode with fury. "Ryan," she said, her voice calm as a still

his brow furrowing as he glared at Mila. "What are you trying