Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 367

Forrest only mentioned it in passing and didn't tease her further. He grew serious. "I know you and Lysander have filed for divorce. Are you planning to wait out the thirty-day grace period, or do you want me to help you leave the country in secret? I've already talked to the Federal Security Bureau. We can go whenever you're ready."

"If you help me leave, won't that..."

"It won't."

He saw right through her worries and cut her off. "Lysander and I have been enemies for a long time. With or without you, we'd never let each other off the hook. Right now, we're at a standoff-neither of us can make a move. Don't worry about me. Just do what feels right for you."

Relieved, Mila finally shared her thoughts, curious to hear Forrest's opinion.

"It's worth waiting, but..." Forrest paused to think. "Knowing Lysander, there's a good chance he'll change his mind. He won't sit still for these thirty days-he'll definitely try something."

"So should I give up this chance?"

"No," Forrest replied, a small smile on his lips. "Why should you be the one to keep backing down?"

He leaned forward, his tone encouraging. "I have a suggestion. You know the nature of my work-my place is under constant surveillance and protection. If you stay at your own house in Willow Lane, you'll be safe. For your day-to-day errands, you can coordinate with Vance; someone will always be with you. You'll be fine."

"So, you mean...?"

just see what he

in the act, even if we can't put him behind bars, we can at least make things difficult for him. Let him taste a bit of

silver-framed glasses. "Mimi, do you really believe that a divorce will end things between you and Lysander? Given how obsessive he is, he won't let you

said with a sigh. "Nearly stabbed him in the heart, but it only made him crazier. It didn't help

Lysander feel pain? Maybe that's just

his glasses reflecting the light and hiding his expression. His voice was as calm as ever. "All right, let's wait a few days and see what happens. Move back to Willow Lane, and we'll be neighbors again. If Lysander is going to

a good plan, but Mila was still uneasy. "Can I hire a few more bodyguards? It won't interfere with your security,

house surrounded-maximum

"Of course

a decision and put the past behind her, Mila felt a weight lift

Mila humming cheerfully while busy in the kitchen. Curiosity got the better

We

eyes widened. "When

upstairs asleep. He dropped by, and we

on the stove. She waggled her eyebrows. "So, spill-does he

nudging her back. She grabbed a piece of beef from the

teasing. I'm really not thinking about that