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.

Lysander's

the car stopped in front of the estate, Lysander stayed in

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

today, saying there's

explained gently

watched the car disappear, her gentle smile vanishing

was like a shadow that wouldn't go

...

a portfolio, and Mila had to start the

the morning, Mila was visibly exhausted. This relentless

work handover needed to

on her office couch

dozed off, her phone rang

the caller ID,

It was Lysander.

were mostly initiated by Mila,

have been

it might be about discussing their

end, a familiar,

at the old house tonight.

didn't respond immediately,

to dinner wasn't surprising; she had always