His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 432 The Air Is Filled With Tension

Josiah? What’s he doing here?

Lysander took another look at the kindly–looking lady standing in front of her. Her face was unfamiliar, yet her efficient and quick movements reminded Lysander somewhat of Eleanor.

Is she a housekeeper? Then who’s the new neighbort

“Aiden, do we have any aspirin at home?” another voice called out, sounding strained.

“You just moved in, how could everything be perfectly in place? Just wait a bit, Josiah, I’ll call for an errand runner for you.”

“Hurry up, my head is killing me.” The weariness in Josiah’s voice was more pronounced than it had been at the billiard lounge, impossible to overlook.

In her moment of hesitation. Aiden emerged from the neighboring doorway, glancing around before his eyes fell on the unfolding scene. “Martha, what’s taking you so long- he began, but his words trailed off as he caught sight of his surroundings, inhaling sharply. “Adrian? What are you doing here? You… Were you with Lysander last night?”

Martha chuckled lightly, adding to the confusion, “So, you two know each other?”

Aiden, looking flustered, asked in a whisper filled with urgency, “Adrian, weren’t you in Stounia?”

Adrian replied calmly, “I just got back last night.”

“You came straight here after returning? Did you also spend the night at Lysander’s place?”

Martha interjected with a laugh, “They’re a married couple, after all. There’s nothing unusual about them sleeping together.”

Aiden appeared visibly agitated, stamping his foot as he exclaimed, “Martha, please, no more talking! Isn’t it chaotic enough already? You should hurry back to the kitchen, go on, quickly now.”

Aiden seemed close to tears at the misunderstanding. They’re not the ones who are married!

steadied herself against the

composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go ahead, I need to have a word with

murmured an acknowledgment.

here? Was the mansion that Mom and Dad

his composure. “Previously, Josiah had a project nearby. Madam Susan had trouble sleeping, and he didn’t want his late returns to disturb her. So, he asked me to find a suitable house for him. I ended up renting this

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he spoke, his eyes flickering back and forth between Adrian and Lysander as if seeking confirmation

Adrian is with Lysander, what would be the

worries, Josiah slowly stepped out from the next room, dressed in casual home clothes, his face more haggard and pale than usual, betraying his

Aiden hastily tried to deflect, but it was too late.

at Lysander’s doorstep early in the morning. His expression, already sour, darkened further, becoming

gaze, casually remarking, “Mr. Guerra, have you recently moved into the house next door? That’s quite the

by the bloodshot look in his eyes that hinted at his fatigue or

of medicine, which she handed over

an eyebrow inquisitively. “What is this?”

take one tablet at

look, his expression unreadable, and chose not to respond.

ease the tension, gratefully took the medicine, thanking her,

still lingering on Josiah, furrowed her brows with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge quite late last night. Why did you

either been drinking heavily

curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain. Some matters involve company secrets, and it’s not appropriate to discuss

was the first to look away, feeling an awkward

Lysander and Josiah, trying to diffuse the situation. “Let’s set aside work discussions for now. It appears it will be a while before the housekeeper finishes preparing breakfast. Why don’t you join us for

air was filled with

hurriedly interjecting, “No, no, Martha

his eyes studying Adrian intently for a moment before he surprisingly conceded, “I’ll take you up on that

house with waiting for her to

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