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!

away Adrian’s arm and steadied herself against the door frame, slipping her shoes on with

withdrew his arm, maintaining his composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go ahead,

murmured an acknowledgment.

that Mom and Dad bought for you not comfortable? Why would you choose to live in such a small

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 place. Yesterday, he drank too much, so I

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flickering back and forth between Adrian and Lysander as if seeking

is with Lysander,

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

one! Josiah, there really is no one,” Aiden hastily tried to deflect, but it was too

His expression, already sour, darkened further, becoming more intense as he

you recently moved into the house next door? That’s quite

by the bloodshot

a bottle of medicine, which she handed

inquisitively. “What

at a

his expression unreadable, and chose not

ease the tension, gratefully took

at the billiard lounge quite late last

he had either been drinking heavily or had only recently

but then turned cold as she spoke. His reply was curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain. Some matters involve company secrets, and it’s

his harsh tone, was the first to look away, feeling an awkward tension in

now. It appears it will be a while before the housekeeper finishes preparing breakfast. Why don’t you join us for a meal? I’ve prepared quite a bit;

filled

hurriedly interjecting, “No, no,

a moment before he surprisingly

Lysander’s house with waiting for her to invite

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