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.

day was none other than Camila, his own mother. It would have been unreasonable

hand dismissively, “Zach, you and the others go on ahead.

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“Yes, go ahead. We’ll wait a

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

seemed 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 that she would return any time soon, and it seemed unfair

so, Lysander suggested, “Dad, Mom, why don’t you head home

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

family issues becoming public, quickly grabbed his arm, whispering, “Zach is still here. Don’t

rather freely. “I’d rather she got involved with Zach than that physics

sofily, “What are you rambling about? With the way she acts, it’s not even certain that Zach would be interested

care anymore. I’m taking the bus back. Let her do whatever she

he was ready

Why lose

be family one day. What’s the big deal

your birthday, and it was already an imposition having Zach pick us up this morning. We

dismissed her concerns with a chuckle, “Come on, Laura, no need for formalities with

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