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.

Giselle got into Lysander's car, and they headed towards the

in front of the estate, Lysander stayed

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

saying there's

explained gently before driving

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

like a shadow that wouldn't

...

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

in the morning, Mila was visibly

work handover needed to

grabbed a quick lunch and settled on her office couch for a short nap.

off, her phone

the caller ID,

It was Lysander.

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

would have been thrilled

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

the other end, a familiar, indifferent

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

respond immediately,

to dinner wasn't surprising; she