Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 269

Will you ever come back after going abroad?

Mila didn't even have to think about it-her first instinct was to shake her head. But then she worried it sounded too final, so she gave a little nod as well.

After everything that had happened last time, the trauma was still fresh.

Unless the legal team or Charlotte found some irrefutable evidence-something that could really turn the case around-she wasn't planning on coming back. If no new evidence came to light, she could always choose to file for separation after two years instead.

Even though she hadn't said a word, Forrest could read her thoughts just by the look on her face. He smiled and said, "Then I'll just have to visit you overseas as often as I can."

Mila parted her lips, wanting to tell him he didn't need to go through all that trouble. But then she thought about everything he'd done for her, all the ways he'd helped. In the end, she couldn't bring herself to refuse.

She wanted to excuse herself and go rest, but as she glanced down, her eyes caught on Forrest's elegant hands, resting quietly on his lap. Suddenly, she remembered what he'd said to Giselle at the party earlier that evening.

*Sorry, it's been years since I played. My hands are out of practice.*

The thought nagged at her. She couldn't help but ask, "You don't play piano anymore?"

tremor. He lowered his gaze, the reflection off his glasses hiding his eyes, though he still wore

been a long time," he

press. She

his eyes, though his voice was soft and steady. "If you ever want to hear

skipped a

couple of seconds, not sure what to say. But then, Forrest abruptly let go of her hand, turning his face away as he spoke in a rough, quiet voice. “It's late.

happened, but her heart was suddenly racing. She nodded quickly

study door

pain-his face drained of color, his hands clenched so tightly on his knees that the veins stood out, trembling with the effort. For

to open a drawer. He fumbled inside, pulling out a white bottle of pills. His hands shook so badly that the

care. He grabbed a few tablets, shoved them in his mouth, and swallowed them dry. Then, utterly spent, he

pain had started to ebb

seven years ago crashed

years ago, in a cramped, dim

One of his bloodied hands was pinned beneath a spotless white sneaker. Next to his outstretched fingers, a small hammer lay, slick with blood. He looked up and met Lysander's gaze-a look of utter

and even. "Remember this. If you ever play that damned piano and try to charm anyone close to me