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.

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

in her heart, suspecting the worst. "What do you

family estate to pick

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

in the biting wind, Mila watched the car disappear into

to call for a ride back to her apartment,

then, her phone buzzed with 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 returns, I'll

somewhere warm to wait. I'll come

"Mom, you don't

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

began to wonder if this habit of abrupt calls was

Lysander. She meant well and was the

Mila understood that if she promised to pick her up,

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

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