Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 547

If Adrian refused to leave, there wasn't much she could do.

All she could do was fulfill her responsibility.

Still, before she left, she had to consider what might happen if Adrian was willing

to go but unable to. She was definitely heading to the UK, which meant she needed someone trustworthy to stay behind and look after Adrian.

The Montgomery family was out of the question-getting them involved would only make things messier.

That left Forrest.

With an organization protecting him, neither Cossio nor the Montgomerys would easily get to Adrian... and, honestly, Forrest was the only person she trusted right now. Leaving Adrian with him gave her peace of mind.

What she didn't expect was just how much Adrian disliked Forrest.

But she had to try.

"Adrian, I'll be heading out soon. During the day, Mr. Whitmore will stay with you. If you need anything-meals, help, whatever-just ask him... If something really comes up, call me, okay?"

Lillian's Manor.

She led Adrian on a short tour of the house, making sure he got his bearings. Once that was done and remembering she had to leave soon-Mila finally spoke.

They'd agreed on this plan the night before.

Adrian wasn't happy, but he nodded.

As Mila's car disappeared down the drive, Adrian's gaze fell on the man in front of him—his gentle smile never wavering. Instantly, Adrian's face darkened. With a huff, he turned to march back inside, making it clear he had no intention of acknowledging Forrest.

He didn't want this man's company at all.

But as he turned, Forrest's hand landed lightly on his shoulder. Before Forrest could say a word, Adrian snapped, "Let go! When Mom gets back, I'm telling her you hit me!"

This little brat.

faster than flipping

your mom wants to see photos of you eating and having fun while she's gone. Otherwise, she'll worry. Are you

the Pembroke estate, their

decided to

would compromise

"Don't touch me!"

glaring. He didn't say another word of protest, but he wasn't backing down, either; instead, he jabbed a finger

think I don't know what you're up to. As long as

wasn't enough, he added furiously, "You adults are all the

help but

feigning innocence. "Call me Mr. Whitmore. And what

"Don't touch me!"

anger, especially after remembering

smiled, unfazed by Adrian's repeated rejection. Glancing at his watch, he asked gently, "So,

"No!"

just have to come with me to work." Forrest's

restaurant near the

place, sunlight streaming through the windows onto the table where Mila and Nathaniel sat across from each other. Neither seemed

together like this

alone shared a

food, dish after dish breaking the silence. Finally, Mila found her voice and explained

to speak with

Sophia about this, but she

and told me to talk to you. It's

Stephanie's suspension-you

really wasn't at fault, and the punishment is far too harsh... If you want her reinstated, we both have to agree to drop the

let's drop

surprised at how easy that

difficult. "Thank you. Is there

would you think

a

share the blame for not stopping her. It's not right to keep pushing... Besides, you're the

enough."