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.

said flatly, "I have something to take care of. I can't make

her heart, suspecting the worst. "What do you

arranged for a driver from the family estate to pick you

Mila out of the car. Without

the biting wind, Mila watched the car disappear into

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

buzzed with

soon as she picked up, 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 teach him a lesson! I'll make sure he never

find somewhere warm to wait. I'll come and

protested, "Mom, you don't have

family dinner for another time,

chuckle in disbelief. She began to

meant well and was the kindest

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

ensure she wouldn't miss the car, Mila stayed

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