Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 296

She'd never fallen for anyone before. Chasing after someone was uncharted territory, so Mila could only rely on what she'd gleaned from the internet.

She did her best to pay attention to everything Lysander liked and tried to treat him well.

But with all the rumors about him being cold and distant with women, Mila worried he would push her away if she came on too strong. So, she kept her feelings carefully hidden, inching closer bit by bit-hoping that, in time, he'd get to know her, and maybe, just maybe, something would blossom.

Spring had already arrived before she realized how long she'd been trying.

After another game had wrapped up, Mila stayed behind to help with the usual post-match chaos. Only then did she notice a black duffel bag left sitting on a chair in the corner. It was Lysander's.

Did he forget his bag?

She hesitated, glanced around, and, seeing no sign of him, grabbed the bag and hurried out, hoping to catch up and return it—an excuse for a little more time together.

As she reached the exit, a cool, clear male voice called down from above, stopping her in her tracks. "Why do you have my bag?"

Mila froze, then looked up.

There he was-Lysander, dressed in clean athletic gear, standing in a shaft of sunlight. He looked so striking and untouchable that it almost hurt to look at him. Even though she'd seen his face plenty of times these past few weeks, her cheeks still went hot every time.

She drew a shaky breath, willing herself to sound calm. "I—I thought you'd already left and forgotten your things, so I...”

Before she could finish, Lysander cut her off, his impatience clear.

"Do you like me?"

caught in her throat. Her secret

move.

silence stretched between

stairs, each step deliberate and unhurried. His hair was still damp from a quick rinse, dark strands shining in the sun. His sharp, fox-like eyes locked onto her-cool, enigmatic, and

How much do

unsure, but there was a smoldering intensity behind the question that set her

her, but she heard herself say,

them. Her heart thundered in her chest; she was dizzy, barely able to stand, one hand gripping the railing for support. She braced for rejection, cursing her own recklessness, ready to apologize when suddenly the world

the stairs above, Lysander leaned down and kissed

were soft, warm, and electrifying. The kiss was gentle at first,

that threatened to consume her. Fireworks seemed

Lysander just

guy everyone called "emotionless," the one rumored to be immune to romance-he

that mean he liked her

Then reality crashed back in, and

frowned, looking more than a little

and desperate to escape, she still managed to stammer, "W-we're not even together yet. We

his confusion, and stammered, “Like..... dating. You only

hand through his damp hair, his handsome face