Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband? novel Chapter 27

"It's nothing too serious."

As he mentioned this, Ryan let out a sigh of relief and leaned in a bit closer.

"My brother recently returned from abroad, and it seems he'll be staying here for a while, possibly the whole year. Our family is throwing a small dinner party in a couple of days, just for close friends and family. You two should definitely come."

He conveniently ignored the fact that the invitation extended to Lysander was for him and his wife, Mila.

But in Ryan's eyes, Mila was unnecessary and unwelcome, a sentiment the Lockwood family shared. As long as Lysander and Giselle showed up, it would be fine.

"Roland's back, huh."

Giselle's enchanting eyes flickered for a moment before she smiled, "Of course we'll be there. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have prepared a gift."

Ryan waved a dismissive hand. "No need for gifts; just having you there is enough."

He turned to Lysander, "Lysander, are you free that day?"

Lysander replied coolly, "Yes, I'll be there."

He had known about Roland's return for some time and had received the invitation early on, so of course, he planned to attend.

After their discussion, the group chatted a bit more before going their separate ways.

After saying goodbye to Ryan, Giselle got into Lysander's car, and they headed towards the Harvey family estate.

When the car stopped in front of the estate, Lysander stayed in the car.

Giselle asked, puzzled, "Lysander?"

"Not tonight. Harper called earlier today, saying there's something at home. I need to go back."

Lysander explained gently before driving off.

Giselle watched the car disappear, her gentle smile vanishing into a cold, dark expression... Mila, once again.

She was like a shadow that wouldn't go away.

...

Last night was spent burning the midnight oil on a portfolio, and Mila had to start the day early at the office.

After interviewing three candidates in the morning, Mila was visibly exhausted. This relentless pace was unsustainable.

Surely, she hadn't been so sleep-deprived that she was hallucinating.

When she remained silent, Lysander simply said, "I'll come by after work," and hung up without waiting for her answer.

Typical of him to dismiss her so easily.

Mila exhaled deeply. No, she wasn't imagining it. She rolled over and continued her nap.

She decided not to refuse the dinner.

Since Lysander didn't want to talk over the phone, they could discuss it at the old house. It was rare to catch him alone.

...

As soon as Mila finished work in the evening, she saw Lysander's car parked nearby.

Adrian was with him.

Adrian, sitting between them, initially wanted to greet his mom. But recalling how she had embarrassed Giselle a few days ago, leaving her upset, and how he had comforted her, he remembered that Mila hadn't even called to apologize.

Thinking of this, Adrian huffed and turned away, choosing to ignore his mom.