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?

such a gentle promise, never been offered forever with such tenderness.

Maybe―

she could trust

No-

She'd always trusted him.

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 again, but

forward had nearly

had to move forward,

would have been fine-maybe even preferable. After all, if not for love as fierce and gentle as his, nothing else would have moved

in such tatters, could she ever give Forrest a love as passionate as his for

Could she?

if she tried and still couldn't... how could she bear

she ever

your friend of so many

For a moment, the mountain of pressure that had been building over the past

could say what

all she could do was keep

was better than standing

...

and Forrest discussed their plans at the table. On a sudden impulse, Mila changed her flight-she

travel documents were ready even

Leonard heard that Mila was suddenly heading to England, and leaving Cara behind at home,

protest. But

black suitcase behind him, his expression finally

coming with you?" Leonard

"Yes."

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 and the two

going to

Jade was already there.