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

stopped in front of the estate,

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

earlier today, saying there's something at home.

explained gently before driving

the car disappear, her gentle smile vanishing into a cold, dark expression... Mila,

a shadow that wouldn't go

...

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

the morning, Mila

needed to be

her office couch for a

her phone rang

caller ID,

It was Lysander.

her. Their interactions were mostly initiated by Mila, with Lysander

the past, she would have been thrilled by

Mila hesitated to answer, suspecting it might be about discussing their divorce. She picked

end, a familiar,

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

didn't respond immediately,

inviting her to dinner wasn't surprising; she