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 they headed towards the

front of the estate, Lysander

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

Harper called earlier today, saying there's

gently before driving

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

was like a shadow that

...

spent burning the midnight oil on a portfolio, and Mila

morning, Mila was visibly exhausted. This relentless

handover needed

quick lunch and settled on her office couch for

dozed off, her phone rang

ID, Mila was

It was Lysander.

to her. Their interactions were

the past, she would have been

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

other end, a familiar, indifferent

old house

respond

mother-in-law inviting her to dinner