The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 12 She Couldn’t Stay In This House Any Longer

“Dr. Thorne, do you want me to explain the law to you? If the house was bought during the marriage, even if it’s your investment, it’s still marital property. You only have half ownership.”

“Are you suggesting that Josiah also owns half, and she can mess around in my house?”

Lysanne shrugged, implying something. “If you bought it when you were single, then it belongs to you alone and has nothing to do with Josiah.”

“Miss Thorne, are you referring to ‘single’ or ‘divorced?”

“Whether it’s single or divorced, there’s no difference in the ownership of the house. Dr. Thorne, don’t misinterpret my meaning. I’m just educating you on marriage and property laws.”

Lysander chuckled and turned to Josiah. “See that? Miss Thorne can still argue with me logically, proving there’s nothing wrong.”

Josiah apologized. “Lysander-”

“Remember to transfer the $15 to me. I’m going back to the bedroom. As for the living room-this is your house; you decide whether to restore it or keep it as it is.”

Josiah caught up, grabbing her. “Lysander, don’t be angry.”

“Oh, and one more thing.” Lysander added. “Although the house is yours, I bought the curtains, sofa covers, and stuffed toys. I have receipts as evidence, so Miss Thorne must compensate for the damages accordingly. I understand property law.”

“Lysander-”

“I’ve put the roses in the entryway; those were fully paid for by you. So, it’s your property. Deal with it yourself. Stop hogging space.”

Lysander turned and headed back to the bedroom, closing the door.

Josiah stood outside, knocking on the door for a while, calling her name, but she ignored him. She casually puts on headphones and turns on a TV show, no longer concerned about the commotion. outside.

bit thirsty, she decided to go to the living room to pour

the door, she overheard Lysanne’s conversation. “Josiah, what happened to you? You used to be so confident, but now you’re so submissive after getting married?

rested on his eyes, and he softly

Marriage is a mutual thing. Why should you be the only one to placate her?”

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12 She Couldn’t Stay

“You understand marriage so well. Has

expression changed-suddenly, turning sharply. “What do you

with nothing,” Josiah said. “Are you here specifically to celebrate my birthday? You couldn’t stand it overseas, right? Mom doesn’t want to expose you, afraid

bit her lip, was silent, and bowed her head.

sighed. “Your own marriage has failed. Stop giving me

for your own good. I’ve learned a lot from my failed marriage. That’s why I’m telling you what’s right and what’s wrong, to prevent you from following in my

my own marriage. My mom doesn’t interfere, and so should you.”

at her these past few days. She’s either busy with work or arguing with me-and she’s not close to my mom.

fine with my

No matter how good she is, can she be

Guerra?”

the mountaintop in the middle of the night. You think this place is close to the hospital and want to live in Lysander’s and my marital home, so we’ve both agreed. What

tears streaming down her face. “Okay, I get

she stood up, clattering, to

“It’s late at night. Where are you going?”

doesn’t recognize a good person’s heart. I won’t care whether you live or die from now

making a scene, okay? You’re pregnant. How could I

you. From now on, we’re not friends

coughed heavily.

Josiah and Lysanne looked over. He looked guilty. Lysanne’s eyes were sharp and filled with tears.

this house

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