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.

into Lysander's car, and

front of the estate,

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

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

gently

smile vanishing into a cold,

a shadow that wouldn't go

...

burning the midnight oil on a portfolio, and Mila had to start the day early at

morning, Mila was visibly exhausted. This

work handover needed

on her office couch for a

her

the caller ID, Mila was

It was Lysander.

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

the past, she would have

it might be about discussing their divorce.

end, a familiar, indifferent

to have dinner at the old house tonight. When do you finish

respond immediately,

inviting her to dinner wasn't surprising; she had