The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 175 Still The Same

Lysander was characteristically unfazed by the situation.

Conversely, Zachary found himself in quite a predicament; his trousers were not only soaked through but also torn. Clearly, he was in no position to remain in such a state for any extended period.

The modest birthday celebration had reached its conclusion after they had enjoyed their meal and cake.

Exiting the Hestryan cuisine restaurant, it was evident from Laura’s expression that she was preoccupied with

numerous concerns.

Both of her daughters had posed significant challenges that day. The older one had faced complications involving her ex–husband and some relatives who were keen on arranging a marriage for her, while the whereabouts of the younger daughter remained a mystery, as she had vanished without leaving any clues.

As they prepared to leave, Zachary, driving a modestly sized sedan, generously offered, “Mr. and Mrs. Thorne, please allow me to drive you home first.”

Although his car was not a large SUV like a Cayenne, it had ample space to accommodate everyone comfortably in one trip.

It would have been unreasonable to expect

his hand dismissively, “Zach,

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a nod, “Yes, go ahead. We’ll

looked over at Lysander, his gaze conveying a silent inquiry. What should

to have been swept up in the throes of romance, so much so that she wasn’t even answering her phone. It appeared highly unlikely

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agitated and his eyes wide with anger, lamented, “Once a girl grows up, she just won’t stay put. I bet she’s

anxious about the possibility of their family issues becoming public, quickly grabbed his arm, whispering, “Zach is still here. Don’t just speak

interruption but still speaking rather freely. “I’d rather she got involved

rambling about? With the way she acts, it’s not even

frustrated and resigned, declared, “Forget it. I don’t care anymore. I’m taking the bus back. Let her do whatever she wants. I can’t control her now that she’s

that, he was ready

doing? Why lose

What’s the big deal about

“Today is your birthday, and it was already an imposition having Zach pick us up this

with me. That rascal

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