Chapter 3
No need for that. Youre working in LA how, so let’s set up the studio there. I’m about to get disced, so just give me some
Thana’s voice wat rain as she mestimed the dndree. Darry seemed shocked and went quiet for a long moment
that of politeness. Durry didn’t pay and
and agreed to her plan
Aher hanging up. Elias ordered tons of fashion books and magazines, then dug out her old design school materials
be dan’t go to the hospital or contact Milo, Instead, she stayed home studying, trying to brush up on her rusty skills
Once she threw herself
it into the work, she slowly found her old self again
to handle things here and I’ll come find
The version of herself who wouldnt get trapped by romance, who lived and breathed fashion, who dreamed of becoming a world–class dragner[]
Days passed, and on their wedding anniversary. Mis came beme:||
seeing the sketches scattered all over the table, be looked at her with surprise:[]
Toute been home designing this whole timer
Tuna’s pen paused for a moment. She nodded calmly.
Im planning to get back into fashion design. I need to and my groove again, so I havent had time to take care of you-]
Hearing her explanation, something flickered in Mile’s eyes
Before, when he d gomen slightly injured from turbulence during a flight, Ellana had camped out in his hospital room for three straight days after hearing the news. crying until her eyes were puffy.
This time he was hurt way worse, but she hadn’t even asked about it or seemed to care.
Milo found it weird, but he’d never been one to interfere with her life, so he didn’t pash in []
That’s great. Go chase your dreams. Your dad would be so proud to know you’re getting back into design.“||
“You’d support any deccion 1 make? Even… divorce?
The words slipped out before she could stop them, but lo’s phone buzzed at that exact moment.
He answered and headed into his study, apparently not catching what she’d said
before the door closed, she heard Harper’s voice faintly through the phone. Hana smiled bitterly to herself
She let out a breath and dove back into her designs, completely losing track of time.
That avening, Milu came out of his study and casually said, “I made dinner reservations. Wanna grab some food?”
After sitting all day, ana was actually pretty hungry, so she agreed.]
After dropping her off near the restaurant, Milo went to find parking
When he came back, he had a designer bor in one hand and a bouquet of pink roses in the other
He walked up to her and handed her the flowers. Tor a moment,
ent, Elana was completely stunned
In three w
years of marriage, this was the first time he’d given her dowers. Her emotions were all over the place
She wanted to ask why he was suddenly going her ruses, what was in the bug, if they were celebrating their aniversary
words were right there when she spotted a
Harper was Handing outside Lure, a trendy new french hire, beaning as she walked toward them.
“Milo, over here! What look you so long? You must be his wife. Hi there! Tim Harper Lenox, an old friend of Milos. 2)
the greeted them like I was the most natural thing in the world, even extending ber hard
Elana y expression froze for a few seconds before she recovered she reached out to shake Harper hand
“Hi, I’m Eliana.
After the introductions, Milo handed over the gift box with a casual expression ||
m’e kumarex opening night. Couldn’t show up empty handed. Brought you a little something and some dowers–that’s why I’m running late.
Janng fun words looked down at the gorgeous pink roses in her hands
So the get and Bowers were both for Harper?
Eliana’s chest felt like it was caving in as bitterness flooded through her
With shaking hands, she passed the flowers ever, trying to act like everything was fine.
Harper took the gth and opened the box. When she saw the Hermes bag inde, her face it up.
“Oh my God, how did you know I’ve been trying to get my hands on this bag? There are only ten of these worldwide! You really shouldn’t have spent this much. And these Bowers are absolutely beautiful. I can’t believe after all these years, you still remember 1 only like the pink roses from that little shop on the Upper East Side.
Milo shrugged it off, saying he’d just grabbed the bag randomly and the flowers were convenient
Butana knew better. There were no coincidences like that in real life.
Everything had been carefully planned by him
And his suggestion to take her out to dinner? just an excuse to see Harper.
Trom start to finish, Elisna had been nothing more than a cover story
