Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 334

He wasn't wrong.

Lysander's eyes were bloodshot as he struggled to restrain the girl, who had become almost wild in her frenzy. He held her tightly, refusing to let go.

This was only the beginning he couldn't afford to show mercy.

"Don't be afraid. It'll get better. Just be good, listen to me."

His voice was gentle, meant to soothe her.

But the girl in his arms wouldn't listen. She sobbed uncontrollably, the force of it stealing her breath. Couldn't he see? Things would never be better-never, ever again!

She couldn't understand.

What had she done to deserve this?

Was it all because of that drink?

But Lysander had been the one to snatch the glass-she'd never wanted him to drink it. So why was she the one paying the price?

Why?

Eventually, Mila cried herself into unconsciousness and slumped against him.

commotion, Leonard entered the

bathroom, blood trickling down his temple. His

I do

are the only heir of the Montgomery family, sir. You're the pillar of the house. You can't

must not be

couldn't waver, couldn't show weakness, couldn't afford to have a soft heart.

doctor was

real harm done. After that, Lysander held her through the night, neither

and vulnerability of the night before had vanished, as if

car pulled out from the villa and stopped in front of

shirt, now stained with dust and blood, was

under his heel. Before Forrest could lift his head, someone grabbed his hair and yanked his face upward, leaving

from his scalp. He spoke coldly, "Is this all you've got, Lysander? Luring me here by using my father? Do you really think this will

icy amusement as he

father who sold you out to me? He's gained quite a

leave you crippled here today, and all I'd need is a signature from your next of kin. Your

his mouth to retort, but his head was yanked

"Ah!"

Forrest's cheek with it, a smile on his lips

the way-who said you

gaze fixed on the hammer, unease rising in his gut. "What are