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.

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

in front of the estate,

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

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

explained gently before

watched the car disappear, her gentle smile vanishing into

a shadow that wouldn't

...

midnight oil on a portfolio,

three candidates in the morning, Mila was visibly exhausted. This

work handover needed to be

quick lunch and settled on her office couch for a

off, her phone rang

the caller ID, Mila

It was Lysander.

were mostly initiated by Mila,

the past, she would have been thrilled

it might

other end, a familiar, indifferent

to have dinner at the old house tonight. When do you finish work? I'll

respond

mother-in-law inviting her to dinner wasn't surprising; she