His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 444 Did He Just Kiss Your Neck

Josiah waited silently for her to continue.

“The situation hasn’t gotten so bad that we need to

make him disappear.” Lysander analyzed their situation clearly: “The thief broke in to steal and then tried to assault me. Both are undeniable crimes, and he will surely go to jail, but he doesn’t deserve to die.”

She hopped off the bed and walked out.

Josiah grabbed her, frowning. “Where are you going?”

“My phone is in the living room. I need to call the police.”

Seeing that Josiah still didn’t let her go, she added, “You acted in self–defense to protect me. Even if he is dead, it would be considered justifiable. I’m not trying to get you arrested. I’m not that heartless.”

Josiah snorted. “That’s debatable.”

Lysander didn’t want to argue with him right now and said, “Sexual assault is a violent crime. When the police arrive, I’ll explain everything clearly.”

Josiah’s smile vanished completely. “You still won’t listen to me.”

Lysander remained silent, confirming his words.

Josiah said in a low voice, “Lysander, we’ve been married for three years, but it seems you’ve never truly trusted me.”

“Is this really the time to bring that up? The guy outside could still be saved, but if we delay any longer, he might not be.”

“I just feel like I’ve failed,” Josiah said. “You’re very independent and strong–willed, but you’ve built a high. wall around your heart. You don’t come out, and no one can get in. I can’t get in, and neither can Adrian.”

Lysander said nothing.

about one thing: you don’t need love. Even without love, you

yourself an escape route and withdraw at the first sign of danger, protecting

“Isn’t that right?”

to make the most rational decisions. You did it

me.”

fine.” Lysander took a deep breath. “This happened because of me, and I can’t just leave the mess for someone else to clean up. Besides, after such a commotion tonight, it’s hard to hide it from the police. Even if I were to follow your

sexual assault is hard to prove legally. He didn’t actually succeed, and they won’t find his biological

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then loosened the coat tightly wrapped around her. She looked down at the torn her and collar of her nightgown and quietly said, “There is DNA evidence

froze, his breath catching. With his reddened eyes

notice his reaction and continued logically, “I struggled and tried to scratch the thief’s face but didn’t succeed. However, his biological evidence

expression. His pupils shrank, his hands clenched

question was

away the DNA evidence.

bedroom and asked, “Do you have a pair

chasing him into the living room, she stopped him from grabbing the thief’s collar. “What do you need pliers for?”

remained unchanged as he said matter–of–factly. “To pull

weren’t any pliers in the living room. His gaze swept across the cluttered floor and spotted a conveniently sized

up. Lysander kicked it away, grabbed his sleeve, and stopped

outside had lessened, and moonlight gradually filled

unconscious thief with a look of disdain. “He deserves it.”

clung to his waist, preventing him from acting impulsively. “I still prefer the gentle you from before.

lowered his head, looking into her eyes. Finally, he smiled sadly and asked, “If I became the gentle person I used to be,

answer his question.

“You won’t.”

hand, and with a little force, he could have shaken Lysander off, but

to do it.

our separation that you’ve voluntarily hugged me,” he scoffed.

quickly let go as if burned. “I just don’t wash things to

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