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

“Zach, you and the others

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concurred with a nod, “Yes, go ahead. We’ll

conveying a silent

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

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

grows up, she just won’t

anxious about the possibility of their family issues becoming public, quickly grabbed his

she got involved with Zach than

are you rambling about? With the way

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

that, he was ready

what are you doing? Why lose your temper now? You’re just

overhearing the 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 Lysander

hands, protesting. “Today is your birthday, and it was already an imposition having Zach pick us up this morning. We really can’t

Laura, no need for formalities with me.

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