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?"

was icy. "She called you just now. What

matching his tone, as she struggled to get to the

you know her condition. No matter what

"I just said we wouldn't

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

rely on you all these years. You have a responsibility!" Lysander ended the call abruptly, leaving Mila standing

can be

an

explained the situation to Miranda, asking her to drive the purchases home before she rushed

what was happening before Mila disappeared. "What on

...

the spot under her orange hat where her head was still tender, stifling the headache brought on by stress, and climbed into the back

she yelped, pulling back and giving Lysander a swift slap, her lips trembling with