Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 60

The bedroom looked just as it had the last time she was there. Some of the clothes she hadn't taken with her were still hanging in the closet. Picking up a couple of nightgowns, Mila headed to the bathroom.

Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, she peeled off the clothes stained with wine.

Her skin was naturally pale, with a soft blush of pink, and her figure was both slender and curvaceous. Under the opulent crystal lights, she seemed to glow with a moonlit radiance. But as she turned, that glow took on a more somber hue. Her delicate skin was easily marred; now her back was mottled with bruises, as was her right calf.

Mila gazed at her reflection, her lips pressed into a thin line.

This was Lysander's doing.

She had to remember. To never forget.

Ignoring the stinging pain, Mila washed herself, the steam causing a slight dizziness. She managed to slip into a comfortable, breathable nightgown.

The room was warm, thanks to the heating, so she wasn't cold.

On the bedside table sat an unopened tube of ointment, likely brought up by Harper.

With unsteady steps, she walked over and tossed the ointment into the trash. Leonard had bought it; she wouldn't use it, couldn't use it.

Rifling through the cabinet, she found some of the baby cream she hadn't finished.

was used to stocking up on supplies. She

tonight, it would come

for him here tonight, Mila

had waited long enough

home, no matter how late, she'd wait for Lysander to return, leaving a light on for him, tending to his clothes

longer wanted to

her side on the bed, ready to go

didn't matter when he came

as she closed her eyes, the door swung

clambering up to

early today! You haven't been home for so long.

remembering how he'd said he missed her during their phone call

Mommy's tired. Why don't you play by yourself, or maybe find Harper..." Adrian's face fell

You haven't played with me in ages, haven't told me any stories, or tucked me in. You don't even kiss me anymore! You're not allowed

the past, whenever she saw him, she'd be so happy, showering him with hugs and kisses, which he found annoying

his life, Adrian had been playing wildly and

she was

affectionate as she used to be, and Adrian

he got upset, he needed

had given Mr. Leonard for