Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

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.

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

heart, suspecting the worst. "What do you

driver from the family estate to

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

watched the car disappear into the

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

buzzed with a call

"That son of mine, how could he leave you stranded in this cold? I swear, when he returns,

voice softened with concern. "Mila, find somewhere warm to wait. I'll come

Mila protested, "Mom,

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

tone, Mila couldn't help but chuckle in disbelief. She began to wonder if this habit of abrupt calls was a family trait

She meant well and was the kindest member of the family towards

promised to pick her up, she would do so until she

the car,