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 at

said, her tone softening as she tried to salvage his pride. "Who knows, maybe the altitude sickness

and

too exhausted to continue, so Archie took over-driving while hooked up to the oxygen

Both were completely spent.

the hotel Archie had booked, barely making

***

Back at Northpoint University.

still digging around, trying to find out more about

she needed answers straight from Lysander himself. She couldn't just sit back and accept being cast as the "other woman" without knowing

engaged, nothing about a fiancée. Why keep it a secret? Why all the games

she ever done to

Lysander's number again and again, finally getting through after

didn't you tell me you were engaged? Why did you

came through, cold, impatient, and tinged with exhaustion. "Mila, what

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

call me again.

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

The line went dead.

down around

laugh escaped her