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.

Mila with a blank expression and said flatly, "I have something to

a chill in her heart, suspecting the worst. "What

the family estate to pick you up," Lysander

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

the car disappear into the distance,

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

then, her phone buzzed with a call from her

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

concern. "Mila, find somewhere

"Mom, you

the family dinner for another time, but the line had already gone

began to wonder if this habit of

She meant well and was the kindest member of the family

understood that if she promised

ensure she wouldn't miss the car,

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