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.

looked at Mila with a blank expression and said flatly, "I have something to take care of. I

a chill in her heart,

arranged for a driver from the family estate to pick you

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

biting wind, Mila watched the car disappear into the distance,

out her phone to call for a ride back to her apartment, deciding against

then, her phone buzzed with

came through. "That son of mine, how could he leave you stranded

find somewhere warm to wait. I'll come and get you right

protested, "Mom, you

rescheduling the family dinner for another time, but the

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

meant well and was the kindest member of the

unwavering determination, Mila understood that if she promised to pick her

miss the car, Mila stayed by the

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