The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 170 Can You Man Up

Panic was evident in Aiden’s voice. “Josiah, please don’t-”

Upon entering, three of the four people locked eyes.

Lysander didn’t bother lifting her head as she was half–crouched on the ground, inspecting Zachary’s injury.

Zachary, on the other hand, recognized Josiah. “M–Mr. Guerra?”

Yet, Josiah paid him no mind, his gaze shifting downward to land on Lysander.

Zachary immediately endured the pain and turned around, doing his best to shield Lysander with his legs. Then, with a hint of apology, he said to Josiah, “I’m sorry, but we’re dealing with a bit of a unique situation. My friend is helping me out.”

His earlier position of standing sideways was actually better, as at least everyone could clearly see what was happening. But to protect Lysander and prevent others from seeing her face, Zachary abruptly turned around, shielding her from sight.

In this way, Lysander’s face was no longer visible.

Nonetheless, this position…

He stood there, while she semi–crouched before him, both of them drenched…

Aiden took a sharp intake of breath before quickly reaching out to grasp Josiah’s arm. “Josiah, let’s get out of here first…”

Josiah flung his hand away, a storm brewing in his eyes. “You stood outside for ages without daring to come in because you saw them… like this?”

Aiden’s face turned ashen. “To be honest, I didn’t actually see anything. I had just reached the door when I heard Lysander’s voice. She was saying something about how his pants were too tight so she could only tear them, and that it was quicker if she helped him. There was also the sound of a man gasping for breath. How could I not guess what was happening inside? I didn’t dare to enter…”

hearing these words, Zachary’s face immediately changed. He frantically waved his hands and said, “No, it’s not like that. It’s not what

She nonchalantly turned off the faucet and brushed the damp hair sticking to her face, acting as though nothing had happened.

slightly furrowed his brows. “Lysander, I need to clarify things for

waste of words.

but to let her support him as

was about to leave the men’s restroom, Josiah suddenly called out to

She halted.

in disbelief at her drenched figure. He was particularly drawn to the vibrant red of her lips, adorned with glistening droplets of water. “You…”

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taken aback. “Lysander,

of mine, so I’ve met

close.”

“Oh, I see.”

by her wrist, his eyes filled with fury. “You did it with him… in the men’s restroom? Lysander, it hasn’t

squinted her eyes and chuckled. “Mr. Guerra,

other?”

retorted, “Aren’t we familiar

much is my salary? What’s the password to my phone? What’s my favorite color?

Josiah was momentarily speechless.

“It wouldn’t be good if Mrs. Guerra sees us. After all, today is your engagement party, so

hand tightly wrapped around her wrist, but Josiah suddenly tightened his

steps forward. “Lysander! Mr. Guerra, what

it.” Aiden blocked his path, “Josiah and Ms. Thorne

his gaze lingered on Zachary’s lower region, scanning back and

After saying t

noticed his gaze and instinctively turned away

into laughter, giving him a pat on the shoulder. “You lasted rather shortly, didn’t you,