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.

moods faster than

but your mom wants to see photos of you eating and having fun while she's gone. Otherwise, she'll worry. Are you sure you don't want to help her feel

knew the kid was clever. After what happened at the Pembroke estate,

to be

betting Adrian would compromise

"Don't touch me!"

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

up to. As long as I'm here, you can forget it— I'll never

if that wasn't enough, he added furiously, "You adults

couldn't help but

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

"Don't touch me!"

away, face flushed with anger, especially after remembering the phone

repeated rejection. Glancing at his watch, he asked gently, "So, Adrian, is

"No!"

to come with me to work." Forrest's grin

restaurant near the

onto the table where Mila and Nathaniel sat across from each other. Neither seemed to know what

together like this in

shared

brought their food, dish after dish breaking the silence. Finally, Mila found her

to speak with

Sophia about this, but she

her concern and told me to talk to you.

Stephanie's suspension-you

at fault, and the punishment is far too harsh... If you

drop it,"

at how easy that was. She'd

"Thank you. Is there

you think

a rueful

the blame for not stopping her.

enough."