Over the years, Mila had been the target of countless pranks and schemes set by those around her, tripping her up at every turn.
To make matters worse, after their marriage, Lysander never introduced her to his friends, making it nearly impossible for Mila to infiltrate his social circle. Eventually, after being the butt of too many jokes, she decided to give up altogether.
From start to finish, she remained a complete outsider.
Watching the lively and harmonious scene from afar, Mila couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile, realizing how ridiculous she felt. She had struggled for seven years and still couldn’t match the impact of Giselle’s return home.
Everything Mila once longed for was effortlessly handed to Giselle. Even her own son, whom she had carried for nine months, showed more affection towards Giselle.
This marriage of hers was a colossal joke—a complete failure.
Mila remained lost in thought until the group disappeared into the private dining room, vanishing from her sight. It was only when Miranda called that she realized she was drenched in a cold sweat.
I’m here now, heading up, Mila replied, taking a steadying breath. She composed herself and got out of the car, heading to the private room on the third floor that Miranda had reserved.
Upon entering, she found Miranda with a gloomy expression. What’s wrong? Mila asked.
Miranda clicked her tongue in annoyance. Can you believe our luck? We just had to run into that bunch. Don’t they have anywhere else to go?
Mila was momentarily taken aback. After some probing, she learned that Lysander’s group had booked a room directly across from theirs on the same floor.
She sighed in resignation.
With Mila getting a divorce, returning to her parents was out of the question.
Seeing Mila quietly eating, Miranda sighed internally and offered, Why don’t you spend Christmas with my family, like we did back in college? My mom has been asking about you, saying she misses you and wants to know when you’re coming over. Honestly, I think she likes you more than her own daughter…
Mila couldn’t help but smile, warmth spreading through her heart.
Yes, if everything went smoothly, her divorce would be finalized before the end of the year, freeing her from the necessity of spending Christmas at Montgomery Manor.
Surely, there wouldn’t be any surprises. Given Lysander’s affection and explicit intentions towards Giselle, he would probably welcome a divorce if she proposed it.