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 to expect her to leave her

somewhat irritable, waved his hand dismissively, “Zach, you and the others go on

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go ahead. We’ll wait a bit longer

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

highly unlikely that she would return any time soon, and it seemed unfair to expect her parents to linger aimlessly at the hotel entrance waiting

“Dad, Mom, why don’t you head home first? I’ll

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

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

me,” Maverick continued, somewhat calmed by the interruption but still speaking rather freely. “I’d rather she got involved with Zach than that physics teacher. Zach might be older, but

about? With the way she acts, it’s not even certain that Zach

taking the bus back. Let her do whatever she wants. I can’t control her now that she’s grown

was ready

pleaded, “Maverick, what are you doing? Why lose your temper now?

conversation, laughed and interjected, “Who knows, maybe we’ll all be family one day. What’s the big deal about a few jokes? I’ll join you on the bus back. Let Zachary drive

hands, protesting. “Today is your birthday, and it was already an imposition having Zach pick us up this morning. We really

no need for formalities with me. That rascal will

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