Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 131

Mila and Miranda had spent the afternoon wandering through the mall, and, useful or not, they ended up with bags full of snacks and trinkets. Feeling a bit worn out, they decided to rest with a warm drink at a nearby bookstore.

After a brief respite, Mila felt recharged and was just about to get up when her phone buzzed insistently on the table. She glanced at the screen-it was Lysander.

"Come outside."

"Mom's not well, and it's because of you."

Mila frowned slightly. Her mother-in-law had called earlier, and although she sounded a bit down towards the end, there hadn't been any sign of distress. Yet, when it came to his mother, Lysander never exaggerated.

"I need to make a call," she told Miranda, stepping out of the bookstore to return the call. Lysander picked up almost immediately.

"I'm outside the mall. Come with me to the manor," he instructed without preamble.

Mila hesitated, "What's wrong with your mom?"

what's wrong with her?" Lysander's tone was icy. "She called you just now. What did

matching his tone, as she struggled

while. Mila, you know her condition. No matter what happens between us, she's always been good to you. And you

aback. "I just said we

simple comment would have such an impact. Guilt gnawed at her, and the throbbing

have a responsibility!" Lysander ended the call abruptly,

can be

her mother-in-law had an

Miranda, asking

to process what was happening before Mila disappeared. "What on earth is

...

her orange hat where her head was still tender, stifling the headache brought

had she settled than she was pulled into an embrace. "Ow, my head!" she yelped, pulling back and giving