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 hadn't taken these with her when

it would

had told her to wait for him here tonight, Mila had no intention

long enough

Lysander to return, leaving a

longer wanted

lay on her side on the bed, ready to go straight to sleep. It was only

matter when he

her eyes, the door

up to nudge the person lying on the

today! You haven't been home for so long. Can we play for a

phone call a few days ago. It had been a while since they last saw each other, and her heart

tired. Why don't you play by yourself, or maybe find Harper..."

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 to

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

Adrian had been playing

she was

she was as affectionate as she used to be, and Adrian instinctively felt

upset, he needed to

his dad had given Mr.