Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 495

"So you thought of me, huh?" Forrest grinned. "You don't have to say anything, I get it. Honestly, I'm glad I'm the first person you think of when something happens."

Mila's cheeks flushed a deep red.

Something inside her had shifted. Before, when Forrest spoke so directly, she'd always felt a little at a loss, but she could handle it-she never let it get to her. But after what happened the other night... things were different now.

It was harder to keep her composure.

Anyone would be shaken by such a raw, intense confession-especially in this kind of moment, being looked at so intently, chosen so resolutely, as if for a second, the whole world held only you. It would make anyone's defenses waver.

Mila was no exception.

But... was she really allowed this?

Was it truly okay?

Forrest could see her hesitation, and he understood why Mila was so hesitant- her past had taught her to be cautious with her heart. He spoke up, gentle and steady. "Mimi, don't be afraid. I never want my feelings to become a burden for you. Just relax and let yourself enjoy it-enjoy my love, for as long as you need. I'll always be here, waiting for the day you're ready. I'm not going anywhere."

He meant every word.

He didn't want their relationship to become a source of stress for her; he wanted a lifetime together, years and years of growing old side by side. Forrest hoped Mila could take comfort in that too.

So, he promised forever.

He offered her his heart-honestly, wholly.

All he wished for was for the two of them to share a life.

Mila's heart trembled.

Forever?

a gentle promise, never been offered forever with such tenderness. Her nose stung, and she nearly burst

Maybe―

could trust

No-

She'd always trusted him.

many times, betrayed and worn down until the pain seemed etched into her bones. She'd tried so hard to believe

step forward had nearly

she had to move forward, didn't

unwavering patience and warmth, she doubted she'd ever have tried again at all. A life alone would have been fine-maybe even preferable. After all, if not for love as fierce and gentle as his, nothing else would have moved her, nothing else could have given her the

could she ever give Forrest a love as

Could she?

tried and still

could she ever

broke into a smile, "even just as your friend of so many years, I deserve to meet your aunt,

building over the past few days vanished. She felt lighter-so much

what the

now, all she could do

was better

...

Forrest discussed their plans at the table. On a

Forrest, his travel documents were

that Mila was suddenly heading to England,

protest. But

pulling a black suitcase behind him, his expression

he's coming with

"Yes."

of the Montgomery family. She didn't bother explaining. With a curt

wouldn't be going to

Jade was already there.