Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 40

Lysander saw her suddenly fall, a flash of panic crossing his eyes. Instinctively, he reached out to help, but Giselle's sharp cry rang in his ears, causing him to sway. Immediately, he withdrew his hand to steady Giselle, who had nearly tripped over

her gown.

Mila's outstretched hand froze in mid-air as she helplessly tumbled toward the staircase.

She stared intently at the scene before her: Lysander and Giselle huddled together on the stairs. Mila committed this moment to memory, biting her lip to brace for the impending pain. But just as she anticipated hitting the ground, a strong arm encircled her waist, lifting her up.

"Watch out."

A gentle, resonant voice whispered in her ear, the broad chest behind her radiating warmth.

Instead of crashing down in a bloody heap, Mila exhaled in relief, only now realizing her palms and back were clammy with cold sweat.

"Thank you."

she caught her breath, Mila turned to thank her

purple suit, wore his usual warm smile. Once he saw she was steady, he let go and stepped

"Roland?!"

of his

saying nothing, but his gaze

a while. How's your mother doing

Montgomery and Lockwood families had been close for generations, and with Lysander's mother and the Lockwood brothers' mother being longtime friends, it was customary

"She's doing well enough."

a perfunctory nod, though his

smiled—a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes-before turning away,

between them, raising an eyebrow but choosing to stay

few polite remarks with Lysander, he prepared to leave. Giselle, now steadied by Lysander, stopped Roland

Roland interrupted with a gentle smile that belied his words, "You should

Giselle's smile faltered.

back, Mila let out a chuckle, discovering for the first time that