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.

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

of the estate, Lysander stayed

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

saying there's something at home. I

explained gently before

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

was like a shadow that wouldn't

...

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

the morning, Mila was visibly exhausted. This relentless pace

work handover needed

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

her

ID, Mila

It was Lysander.

rarely reached out to her. Their interactions were mostly

past, she would have

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

the other end, a familiar, indifferent

the old house tonight. When do you finish

respond

to dinner wasn't surprising;