His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 316 Birthday Party

Daphne’s father’s birthday party was scheduled for Saturday.

Lysander made a point to arrive a bit earlier than planned. The Everhart family’s servants were bustling with activity.

Daphne had changed into a purple dress, with her hair and makeup meticulously done, though she seemed listless and low on energy.

Seeing Lysander, Daphne perked up a bit. “Lysander, over here.”

Lysander walked over and handed her a gift box.

There was no need for excessive formalities between them. Daphne accepted it directly. “Wow, a Tudor watch? You really splurged.”

Lysander smiled. “It’s only fitting. By the way, you look a bit off. Didn’t sleep well?”

“Don’t get me started.” Daphne pointed at her purple dress. “See this?”

“Looks pretty good. Is it a new purchase?”

her eyes. “That’s not the point,

“Then what’s the point?”

I was wondering before, isn’t sixty considered young for people nowadays? Why did he hold a birthday party? He’s not eighty or ninety. My dad exercises

me.”

real reason for Mr. Everhart to hold a birthday

like she was about to cry. “You guessed

hair in consolation. “Older folks

invite Josiah, but he said he was injured and sent a

awkwardly chuckled. “I don’t

“He didn’t contact you?”

“I blocked him.”

doesn’t seem like Josiah to give up so easily. It’s not

they chatted,

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expected, Daphne was called over by her father, Rufus Everhart. He held her hand and led her around the entire venue, introducing her to every suitable young man they

while Daphne

Daphne kept giving her desperate looks, hoping she would find an opportunity

conversation, and it was awkward for Lysander to interrupt. She observed for a while but found