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

heart, suspecting

a driver from the family

escort Mila out of the car. Without delay, he drove

the biting wind, Mila watched the

a ride back to her apartment, deciding against dining at the Montgomery

her phone buzzed with

he leave you stranded in this cold? I swear, when he returns, I'll teach him a lesson! I'll make

softened with concern. "Mila, find somewhere warm to wait.

Mila protested, "Mom, you don't have

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

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

well and was the kindest

understood that if she promised to pick her up, she would do so until she

wouldn't miss the car, Mila stayed

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