Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 206

While Miranda was out navigating the social scene, Mila kept herself busy in her own way.

Though confined by circumstance and unable to do much physically, she stayed in touch with her legal team, instructing them to keep a close watch on Lysander. She needed solid evidence of his infidelity, evidence so undeniable it would finally set her free from him, turning the tide in her favor.

She refused to accept her fate.

...

Friday afternoon arrived quickly.

As dinnertime approached, Mila noticed Adrian hadn't returned from school. Concerned, she questioned Harper, the one who brought her meals, but Harper hesitated, avoiding her gaze.

Mila understood instantly.

Maintaining a calm demeanor, she sent Harper away. Her hand had healed enough that she could eat by herself.

When Lysander finished his work in the study, he made his way straight to the balcony, where a small lamp cast a warm glow.

Before he could reach the woman reclining gracefully in the rocking chair, her delicate arm pushed firmly against his chest, keeping him at bay.

Mila regarded the man who nearly enveloped her with a cool, slightly impatient expression. "I'd like to visit my mother-in-law."

to be alone with Lysander. Besides, she genuinely missed her

nothing. He propped his hands on either side of the chair, gazing intently at the

that, separated by only an

painted the sky in shades of orange, casting a

lip and lowered her arm, though she was not inclined to let him have his

Lysander chuckled softly.

and, supporting himself with one hand on the

his grip held her down. He gently squeezed her waist, his voice a low

won't do anything. Just stay with me for

the air,

lights glowed

in hues of orange, the rocking chair swaying gently under its warm

moments since

her eyes, choosing not to watch the

...

Adrian happily climbed into the car that came to pick him up, throwing himself into the

"Giselle!"

with his mother, so he hadn't seen Giselle in