The Charming Ex-Wife

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.

size, stretched up on its hind legs, barely reaching a person’s knees even at

scoop it up immediately. Instead, he carefully set down his parcels and crouched to extend

joyously snuggled

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affectionate exchange between him and the dog melted

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Adrian explained, “I couldn’t bring everything back from before, so this time I included some dog food, chew sticks, the

Coat’s bright eyes immediately

increasingly difficult to dismiss Adrian’s gestures of goodwill, Lysander reluctantly stepped back, inviting him in with a resigned, “All right,

unload the groceries into the kitchen, filling the nearly empty refrigerator to half its

apron.

tried 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

guard and unable to refuse, Lysander consented,

diet

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

basics like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, and sandwiches, Adrian had prepared several

of freshly fried ham, Adrian explained, “Since I was already cooking for White Coat and had some time, I thought I’d make

not the

White Coat contentedly munched on a mixture of chicken, carrots, and its

setting the last dish on the table, Adrian removed his apron and inquired, noticing Lysander’s hesitation. “What’s wrong? Don’t you like the

her head as she finally

skills had always impressed her, and that day was no

articulate her feelings without causing hurt, “Dr. Sutton, please don’t

the dining

before. He nodded in acceptance. “All right, I

soften the

cat first.

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