Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 494

"Mila, I know your last marriage was rough. You're scared, I get that. But you can't let those shadows haunt you forever. Guys like that are rare, you've already gotten rid of him-what's left to be afraid of?"

Jade sighed. "You always run from this stuff. You shut down every bit of hope I have for you, and it worries me."

"Jade..." Mila's voice wavered, eyes growing red.

"I'm not trying to force you." Jade's tone softened. "I know these things take time. I'm not saying you should rush into marriage the moment you meet someone. That would be crazy. But you keep dodging this, and if I don't push you a little, you'll just keep running away from it.”

"...I understand."

"Do you really?" Jade's voice shot up. "You just turned down another one for me today. If this keeps up, when will it ever end? Here's what: you come home for a visit, and this time, I'll supervise your date myself!"

She was convinced Mila hadn't taken any of these setups seriously.

She was going to make sure, for once.

Mila could only sigh helplessly.

She did want to go home-it'd been a while since she'd seen Jade, and she missed her. But going home for a blind date?

Suddenly, an image of someone flashed through her mind. She shook her head quickly, trying to banish it.

"What's this? The moment I mention a date, you don't even want to come home anymore?" Jade picked up immediately on her silence, her voice rising with dramatic flair.

it..."

blind date... let's talk about it

indignant aunt to go to bed.

didn't want another

to stop worrying even

The next evening.

A tangerine Bentley Continental pulled up in front of a restaurant, its windows aglow. Mila stepped out, dressed in a crisp white Chanel dress that flared just below her knees, a ring of pink-and-white silk roses cinching her waist. On her

She looked radiant.

table by the window.

let her hand rest in his as

I know you like," Forrest said, handing her

is fine," Mila

last thing

as he poured her a glass

She glanced at him, hesitated,

a gentle smile

flying to England tomorrow to visit my aunt. She's setting me up

his smile fading as he looked at her with sudden intensity. Still, his tone was gentle. "Mimi, you know

with you, no matter what you do. thought we'd

you agreed to give

was this

they'd made progress yesterday. Wasn't it