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?

forever with such tenderness. Her nose stung, and she nearly burst into

Maybe―

she could trust

No-

She'd always trusted him.

the hard part. When it came to love and marriage, she'd been burned too many times, betrayed and worn down until the pain seemed etched into her bones. She'd tried so hard to believe

taking this tiny step forward had

to move forward, didn't

After all, if not for love as fierce and gentle as his,

she ever give

Could she?

and still couldn't... how could

she

friend of

of pressure that had been building over the past few days vanished. She felt lighter-so much lighter that she couldn't help but

could say what

now, all she could do was

better than standing

...

On a sudden impulse, Mila changed her flight-she

for Forrest, his travel documents were ready

that Mila was suddenly heading to England, and leaving Cara

protest. But at the

saw Forrest approaching, pulling a black suitcase behind him, his expression finally

he's coming with you?" Leonard

"Yes."

had nothing left to say to Leonard or, for that matter, any of the Montgomery family. She didn't bother explaining. With a curt reply, she strode over to Forrest

going

Jade was already there.