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.

he looked at Mila with a blank expression and said flatly, "I have something

felt a chill in her heart, suspecting the

the family estate to pick you up,"

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

Mila watched the car disappear into the distance,

for a ride

then, her phone buzzed with a call from

and caring, came through. "That son of mine, how could he leave you stranded in this cold?

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

protested, "Mom, you don't

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

Mila couldn't help but chuckle in disbelief. She began to wonder if this habit

well and was the kindest

that if she promised to pick her

the car, Mila stayed by

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