Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

"Mom, when are you coming home?"noveldrama

The night was deep, and the car moved steadily forward. Adrian's innocent voice echoed through the phone.

Mila replied softly, "Mom has something to do, I won't be back."

"Oh." Adrian sounded a bit disappointed but then asked, "Will you be home any time soon?"

Mila paused for a couple of seconds, pressing her lips together before resolutely replying, "I'm busy these days, no time. Let your dad keep you company for now."

"Okay."

Adrian said with a hint of sadness, "Then, Mom, make sure you call me when you come back. I'll miss you."

"...Alright."

After Adrian hung up, Mila glanced at the darkened phone screen, her thick

lashes trembling slightly as she gripped the steering wheel tightly.

Adrian hadn't called like this in a long time, showing he missed her.

It had been more than a year since the last time.

...

Montgomery Manor.

As soon as Adrian hung up the call, the fleeting disappointment on his face vanished, and he happily dialed Giselle's number.

"Giselle, I did what you said and called Mom."

At Harvey Manor, Giselle, who was chatting with her parents, excused herself to take Adrian's call.

"Good boy, Adrian. What did your mom say?"

"Mom said she's not coming home tonight, and she won't be back for the next few days either!"

Giselle's lips curled into a silent smile. It seemed Mila was being sensible; it was best if she stayed away from Lysander altogether.

Once Mila and Lysander divorced, the Harvey family could strengthen their ties with the Montgomerys, and everything would fall into place for her.

"Giselle?"

Lost in thought, Giselle snapped back to reality at the sound of Adrian's puzzled voice.

"Sorry, Adrian, I was just busy with something," Giselle casually dismissed.

Adrian cheered, "That's okay, Giselle. Oh, and I told Mom that when she comes back, she should call me first. Then I can let you know, and you can meet and make up. I really like you, Giselle, and I don't want you and Mom to keep fighting."

"Thank you, Adrian."

Giselle's voice hitched with feigned emotion, "I've been friends with your mom for years, and I don't know what happened while I was abroad. Suddenly, she doesn't like me and refuses to see me. It's really hurtful."

Adrian quickly consoled her, "Don't be upset, Giselle. That was Mom's mistake. When you meet, you can talk it out, and she should apologize to you."

Giselle smiled, her tone still plaintive, "Thank you, Adrian. Please make sure to call me when your mom is back so I can come over and have a heart-to-heart with her. Then she'll be okay with us playing together."

"Mm-hmm, Giselle is the best."

After comforting Adrian for a while, Giselle ended the call and returned to the living room.

Inside, Charles Harvey was insisting that Lysander stay the night.

"Lysander, driving back this late is too much trouble. We should be thanking you for bringing Giselle home, not letting you drive all the way back."

He exchanged a subtle glance with Giselle's mother, Rosalind Harvey. Rosalind chimed in, "Lysander, your uncle is right. It's late, and it wouldn't be right for me to let you drive back alone. Felicity would scold me for not taking care of her son. Besides, you've known Giselle since childhood; this is like your second home. Staying over is no trouble at all."