The Charming Ex-Wife
Chapter 431
Chapter 431 A New Neighbor
The hallway was alive with the hustle and bustle of people milling about. Contrary to what one might expect at such an early hour, these individuals were not clad in the typical attire of a moving company but were instead employees from the property management office. The door of the adjacent apartment stood. conspicuously open, facilitating the transportation of items inside.
Surprisingly, someone was relocating at the unheard hour of three in the morning.
Once Lysander ascertained that there was no danger associated with the newcomers, she felt a sense of relief wash over her. Deciding to dismiss the disturbances, she proceeded to the bathroom to indulge in a relaxing bath and prepare herself for bed.
The next morning, Lysander was abruptly awakened from her slumber by the persistent ringing of her doorbell.
Still groggy from sleep, she shuffled into her loungewear and approached the door, querying cautiously. “Who is it?”
Adrian’s familiar voice responded from the other side. “It’s me.”
Instantly, Lysander snapped to full alertness, though she hesitated to open the door further, instead reminiscing about the prior evening’s events. Observing the assortment of packages Adrian was balancing. she inquired with a mixture of curiosity and caution, “Dr. Sutton? What brings you here at this hour?”
The bags, prominently displaying the logo of a local supermarket and packed to the brim, indicated at substantial purchase had been made.
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Adrian responded with a gentle tone, “Did I interrupt your rest?”
Only then did Lysander glance at the clock, noting with a slight blush that it was almost noon, She replied, somewhat apologetically, “No, it’s just that your visit was unexpected.”
She wa
was still grappling with how to discourage Adrian’s evident affection for her.
Adrian offered a comforting smile and explained, “I had a free day today and remembered you hadn’t caten much last night. So, I thought it might be helpful to pick up some essentials for you from the supermarket. I’ve brought various ingredients and some ready–to–cook meals; they’re quite straightforward to prepare and will keep well in the fridge.”
Lysander acknowledged his thoughtfulness with a nod, responding, “Thank you, you’ve really considered everything; it’s just that…”
She was midway through articulating her reservations when White Coat, having been dozing on the cushion, bounded over to Adrian with familiar enthusiasm, clearly delighted by his presence.
on its hind legs, barely reaching a person’s
immediately. Instead, he carefully set down his parcels and crouched
joyously snuggled
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the affectionate exchange between him and the dog melted her resolve,
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explained, “I couldn’t bring everything back from before, so this time I
mention of these items, White Coat’s bright eyes immediately shifted to the
Adrian’s gestures of goodwill, Lysander reluctantly stepped back, inviting him in with a resigned, “All
slipped into the guest slippers and proceeded to unload the groceries into the kitchen, filling the nearly empty refrigerator to half its capacity. Then, rolling up his
apron.
to intervene, “Dr. Sutton, what are you
innocently, “White Coat is still a puppy. I spoke with the vet last night, and they suggested its upset stomach might be from its current dog food. They recommended a temporary change. I’ve brought chicken breast and
unable to refuse, Lysander consented, “You go ahead, I need to freshen
diet
evening due to unexpected events and now took the opportunity to handle her laundry while also brushing her teeth and washing her face. When she finally reemerged from the bathroom, the dining table was laden with a variety
eggs, and sandwiches, Adrian
of freshly fried ham, Adrian explained, “Since I was already cooking for White Coat and had some time,
not the work of
Coat contentedly munched on a mixture of chicken, carrots, and its
his apron and
replied, shaking her head
day was no exception. He looked concerned as he
feelings without causing hurt, “Dr. Sutton, please don’t
dining table immediately grew
sat opposite her, his demeanor more subdued than before. He nodded in acceptance. “All right, I
soften the blow,
cat first.
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