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 to take

her heart,

for a driver from the family estate to pick

that, he instructed Leonard, the driver, to escort Mila out of the car. Without delay, he drove

in the biting wind, Mila watched the car disappear

by it all, she took out her phone to call for a ride back to

with a call from

how could he leave you stranded in this cold? I swear,

softened with concern. "Mila, find somewhere warm to wait. I'll come and get

"Mom, you don't have

to suggest rescheduling the family dinner for another time, but the line had already

in disbelief. She began to wonder if this habit of abrupt calls

meant well and was the kindest member

determination, Mila understood that if she promised to pick her

she wouldn't miss the car, Mila stayed by the

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