Chapter 28

Mila wasn't surprised by Adrian's attitude, but she didn't have the energy to placate him. She was convinced she wasn't in the wrong.

From now on, her relationship with Adrian would be nothing more than a responsibility.

Knowing Adrian was in the car, Mila refrained from bringing up the topic of divorce with Lysander in front of the child. Such discussions were inappropriate for young

ears.

It was the height of rush hour in Kingsford around six or seven in the evening. A drive that usually took just over half an hour had stretched to an hour, and they still hadn't arrived. To make matters worse, something unexpected happened midway.

Lysander took a phone call.

The moment his face softened, and he spoke in an uncharacteristically gentle tone, Mila immediately knew who was on the other end-Giselle.

"Don't worry, I'll be right there," Lysander said.

flatly, "I have something

chill in her heart, suspecting

the family

driver, to escort Mila out of the car. Without delay, he drove off with Adrian, who was also anxious

the car disappear into the distance, feeling

for a ride back to her

then, her phone buzzed with

picked up, a voice, both angry and caring, came through. "That son of mine, how could he leave you stranded in this cold? I swear, when he

find somewhere warm to wait. I'll come

Mila protested, "Mom, you don't

for another time, but the

chuckle in disbelief. She began to wonder if this habit of abrupt calls was a family trait of

meant well and was the kindest member of

promised to pick her up, she

she wouldn't miss the car,

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