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

in front of the estate, Lysander stayed in

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

there's something at home. I need to

explained gently before

car disappear, her gentle smile vanishing

like a shadow that wouldn't go

...

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

Mila was visibly exhausted.

needed to be

her office couch for a

off, her phone

the caller ID, Mila was

It was Lysander.

her. Their interactions were mostly

have

hesitated to answer, suspecting it might be about discussing

end, a

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

respond immediately,

dinner wasn't