Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 27

"It's nothing too serious."

As he mentioned this, Ryan let out a sigh of relief and leaned in a bit closer.

"My brother recently returned from abroad, and it seems he'll be staying here for a while, possibly the whole year. Our family is throwing a small dinner party in a couple of days, just for close friends and family. You two should definitely come."

He conveniently ignored the fact that the invitation extended to Lysander was for him and his wife, Mila.

But in Ryan's eyes, Mila was unnecessary and unwelcome, a sentiment the Lockwood family shared. As long as Lysander and Giselle showed up, it would be fine.

"Roland's back, huh."

Giselle's enchanting eyes flickered for a moment before she smiled, "Of course we'll be there. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have prepared a gift."

Ryan waved a dismissive hand. "No need for gifts; just having you there is enough."

He turned to Lysander, "Lysander, are you free that day?"

Lysander replied coolly, "Yes, I'll be there."

He had known about Roland's return for some time and had received the invitation early on, so of course, he planned to attend.

After their discussion, the group chatted a bit more before going their separate ways.

to Ryan, Giselle got into Lysander's car, and they headed towards the

front of

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

earlier today, saying there's

explained gently

her gentle smile vanishing into a cold, dark expression...

a shadow that wouldn't

...

portfolio, and Mila had to start the

the morning, Mila was

handover needed to be

settled on her

dozed off, her

ID, Mila was

It was Lysander.

out to her. Their interactions were mostly initiated by Mila, with

past, she would have been thrilled by his

answer, suspecting it might be about

other end, a familiar, indifferent

old house tonight. When do you finish work? I'll pick you

didn't respond immediately,

to dinner wasn't surprising; she