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?

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

Maybe―

she could

No-

She'd always trusted him.

came to love and marriage, she'd been burned too many times, betrayed and worn down until the pain seemed etched

taking this tiny step forward

to move forward, didn't

for Forrest's 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 strength to try

such tatters, could she ever

Could she?

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

could she

your friend of so many years, I deserve

building over the past few days vanished. She felt lighter-so much lighter that she couldn't help but laugh. In the soft

what

all she could

better

...

Mila and Forrest discussed their plans at the table. On a sudden impulse, Mila changed her flight-she wouldn't wait until

Forrest, his travel documents were ready even

to England, and leaving

protest. But at

pulling a black suitcase behind him,

he's coming with you?"

"Yes."

nothing left to say to Leonard or, for that matter, any of the Montgomery family. She didn't bother explaining.

going to England with

Jade was already there.