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.

got into Lysander's car, and they headed towards

stopped in front of the estate, Lysander

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

tonight. Harper called earlier today, saying there's something at home. I

gently before driving

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

shadow

...

portfolio, and Mila had to start the day

morning, Mila was visibly exhausted. This relentless pace

needed to be

a quick lunch and settled on her office couch

her phone rang

caller ID, Mila was

It was Lysander.

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

she would have been

suspecting it might be about discussing their divorce. She picked

other end, a familiar,

dinner at the old house

respond

to dinner wasn't