Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 37

The study was silent.

Lysander frowned, a realization dawning on him, "Is this about Giselle?"

He finally understood why Mila was suddenly pushing for a divorce. His eyes narrowed, and his expression turned increasingly disdainful and impatient.

"Mila, there's a limit to jealousy. Keep this up, and you can forget being Mrs. Montgomery. Take this and get out!"

With a flick of his wrist, Lysander tossed the divorce papers across the table, landing them right in front of Mila.

He knew how much Mila loved him and assumed this divorce talk was just another tactic of hers, driven by jealousy.

To him, it was nothing more than a ridiculous charade.

Mila gazed at the face she once found so captivating, now filled with only bitterness and a profound sense of futility.

It felt absurd, like talking to a brick wall.

Was their marriage in such disarray really just because of Giselle? Giselle was merely the spark; the explosives had long been planted.

the divorce papers, clutching them tightly, her face set and determined. "Lysander, I'm exhausted. I can't do this anymore, and I truly

be with you. Let's just end

tone that made Lysander pause,

when the phone on the desk rang. It was Giselle calling. From

said, "Just sign this, and I'll be gone. Then

tearing paper suddenly

scattered like snowflakes, as Lysander's furious voice cut

cool off in your room. As Mrs. Montgomery, you

"Get out!"

her heart heavy with exhaustion though her face remained

of divorce papers, but I can print more. I will get this divorce, even if I have to take it to

again, Mila left the room, slamming the door

marked the end of years of pretended peace between

...

night, Lysander left after receiving a call from Giselle and

Mila woke up the next morning to an empty bedroom, it hardly affected her. She was relieved not to share a bed

heard about the argument the next day and