His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 416 Does Not Want To See Me

Howard opened his mouth but didn’t utter a single word after a moment of hesitation.

Lysander sighed helplessly. “Didn’t you say this matter had nothing to do with Josiah?”

“It’s not really like that…” Howard stammered.

Lysander shook her head in resignation. fh, never mind. The situation was critical back then, and we indeed saved Old Mrs. Everhart’s life. Mr. Thorne probably kept this from me because he didn’t want me to feel awkward considering my recent breakup with Josiah. His intention was good.

Lysander had always considered herself a reasonable person. Moreover, regarding this matter, she didn’t feel she had the right to blame anyone.

The phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the

Caller ID and realized it was her younger sister, Michelle.

Stepping out of the ward, she answered the call. “What’s up?

“Lysander, are you busy right now?”

“Not really. What is it?”

Michelle’s voice was noticeably hushed, and she whispered sneakily “Um… the woman who was in charge. of the demolition came by again just now, pressuring us for a response. Mom and Dad didn’t want me to tell you, but I called you secretly.”

“How are Mom and Dad doing now?”

“I overheard them talking in their room. It seemed like Mom was planning to make a trip back to her hometown, apparently to borrow some money from her cousin. Dad was busy sending messages to his friends, presumably also trying to borrow money.”

“Where are you now?”

y own room.

“I’m in my

Lysander took a deep breath. “All right, I got it. I’ll figure something out. You must promise not to take on that kind of part–time job again, okay?”

“No, no, I won’t. I dare not go there again,” she promised.

Lysander asked, “By the way, has Zachary contacted you?”

“No, but I just gave him a call. After all, he helped me get this part–time job through his connections. It wouldn’t be right if I suddenly didn’t show up. I had to let him know and apologize, don’t you think?”

contacting him in the future. He’s

“Oh, okay.”

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That woman was

have many classes

all. That was why I took

to spend some more time with Mom and Dad recently. I’ll figure out a solution for the as soon as

responded, “All right, got it.”

money

just focus on your studies. When I’m not at home, take good care of

returned to the ward and informed Howard she needed to go before leaving the hospital.

Josiah’s number several times in a row, but no one

attempt, the automated message indicated he had

out

any outcome. This surgery was indeed timely. All we can do

going at Mr.

mentally preparing him for the worst. If things really don’t work out, we might as well shut down the company. After all, we

you have

playing some sort of undercover game. What about it? Did

give me

need something from him?”

“Yeah.”

you have with Zane? You two don’t really cross paths, do you?”

I need to talk to

are you? Please, don’t! I’ve said it before, I want my parents to retire and close down the company. I didn’t say

other things too. Daphne, focus on taking care of Old Mrs. Everhart and Mr. Everhart. I really need

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Daphne gave Lysander Zane’s WhatsApp in the end.

sent him a message, and nearly half an hour later, Zane

aback. Zane promptly called her.

İs.”

I would like to know

you have his

but no one answered.”

something and cursed under his breath before saying. “Um, wait. There’s something I need

“All right.”

passed, and Zane returned the call. “Josiah might

Yes.”

you and Josiah that made him so determined to cut ties. Last night at Skywatch, I thought he’d get angry and beat up those

buddies, and he had made things pretty