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?”

future. He’s quite busy with his work, so

“Oh, okay.”

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That woman was quite

some thought, Lysander asked, “Do you have many classes at your school these few days?”

That was why I took on

I’ll figure out a

right,

money

much. You’re still young. I’ll take care of everything, so just focus on your studies. When I’m not at home, take good

and informed Howard she needed to go

Josiah’s number several times in a row,

message indicated he had turned

out to

all, and we’re prepared for any outcome. This surgery was indeed timely. All we can

are things going

one will choose us. I’ve been talking to my dad these past few days, mentally preparing him for the worst. If things really don’t work out,

have Zane’s

I bet that guy is still lurking around in Instagram playing some sort of undercover

can you give me his

you need something

“Yeah.”

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

not looking for Zane. I need to

company, 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 it out of spite. I

other things too. Daphne, focus on taking care

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Daphne gave Lysander

nearly half an hour later, Zane read

Zane promptly called

İs.”

“Yes, I would like to know where

you have his contact

but no one

his breath before saying. “Um, wait. There’s something I need to verify first.”

“All right.”

the call. “Josiah might be

Yes.”

you’re nice, so let me be honest with you. I’m not sure what happened between 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 two jerks, but as you saw, he didn’t want to get involved at all. You should know considering

buddies, and he had made things pretty clear.