Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 314

Snow was swirling in the air, blanketing everything in white.

On the winding mountain road, a black SUV sat parked on the shoulder.

Archie slumped in the passenger seat, breathing heavily. His head pounded, a wave of dizziness washing over him. Frowning, he pushed away the portable oxygen tank Mila offered.

"Just― Just give me a minute. Let me adjust."

Mila, bundled up in her puffer jacket, glanced at the altimeter and sighed. "We're already at about 13,500 feet. You've made it this far-just hang in there."

But Archie was stubborn. He insisted on toughing it out.

Mila gave up arguing and simply pressed the oxygen mask to his face. He had no choice but to take a breath.

After just one inhale, he fell silent.

"Still dizzy?" Mila asked, her tone cool and matter-of-fact.

"No," Archie admitted after a moment, catching his breath. Frustration crept into his voice. "I just don't get it. I'm supposed to be the healthy one here. You're the fragile one. Why am I the one with altitude sickness, and you're totally fine?"

She shrugged. "Maybe you're just too healthy for your own good."

a look, speechless

pride. "Who knows, maybe the altitude sickness will

Mila started the engine and they

took over-driving while hooked up to the oxygen tank. Somehow, they made it to Zionia

Both were completely spent.

stumbled into the hotel Archie had booked, barely making it to their beds

***

Back at Northpoint University.

to find

and anxious, finally decided she needed answers straight from Lysander himself. She couldn't just sit back

about a fiancée. Why keep

had she ever done to deserve

dialed Lysander's number again and again, finally getting

tell me you were engaged? Why did you drag me into this?" Her voice

voice came through, cold, impatient, and tinged

I never thought you'd be so difficult. I tried for ages, and you never gave in. Honestly, I'm over it. I could pick up a girl at any club who'd be so much more fun and attentive. Wasting my time with you

call me again. You're ruining my

Mila thought she heard a woman's mocking laughter, followed by a

The line went dead.

of the maple grove. Autumn leaves drifted down around her, the air heavy with loneliness and the

bitter laugh