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?”

him in the future. He’s

“Oh, okay.”

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think That woman was quite relentless.”

Lysander asked, “Do you have many classes at your school these

was why I took on a part–time job.”

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

responded, “All right, got

money

so just focus on your studies. When I’m not at home, take

informed Howard she needed to go before leaving the

number several times in a row, but no

her last attempt, the automated message indicated he had turned off his

out

in years, after all, and we’re prepared for any outcome. This

are things going at Mr. Everhart’s factory?”

been talking to my dad these past few days, mentally preparing him for the worst. If things really don’t work out, we might as well shut down the company. After all, we still have some

you have Zane’s WhatsApp?”

around in Instagram playing some sort of undercover

give me his

need something from

“Yeah.”

business do you have with Zane? You two don’t

Zane. I need to talk to

for the sake of my family’s 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 genuinely want

I need to talk to him about other things too. Daphne, focus on

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uneasy, Daphne gave Lysander Zane’s WhatsApp in

sent him a message, and nearly half an hour

Zane promptly called her. “Can I…

İs.”

said. “Yes, I would like to know where Josiah

have his

no

under his breath before saying. “Um, wait. There’s

“All right.”

Zane returned the call. “Josiah might be busy today. Do you need

Yes.”

night at Skywatch, I thought he’d get angry

all of Josiah’s buddies, and he had made