The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 432

Chapter 432 The Air Is Filled With Tension

Josiah? What’s he doing here?

Lysander took another look at the kindly–looking lady standing in front of her. Her face was unfamiliar, yet her efficient and quick movements reminded Lysander somewhat of Eleanor.

Is she a housekeeper? Then who’s the new neighbort

“Aiden, do we have any aspirin at home?” another voice called out, sounding strained.

“You just moved in, how could everything be perfectly in place? Just wait a bit, Josiah, I’ll call for an errand runner for you.”

“Hurry up, my head is killing me.” The weariness in Josiah’s voice was more pronounced than it had been at the billiard lounge, impossible to overlook.

In her moment of hesitation. Aiden emerged from the neighboring doorway, glancing around before his eyes fell on the unfolding scene. “Martha, what’s taking you so long- he began, but his words trailed off as he caught sight of his surroundings, inhaling sharply. “Adrian? What are you doing here? You… Were you with Lysander last night?”

Martha chuckled lightly, adding to the confusion, “So, you two know each other?”

Aiden, looking flustered, asked in a whisper filled with urgency, “Adrian, weren’t you in Stounia?”

Adrian replied calmly, “I just got back last night.”

“You came straight here after returning? Did you also spend the night at Lysander’s place?”

Martha interjected with a laugh, “They’re a married couple, after all. There’s nothing unusual about them sleeping together.”

Aiden appeared visibly agitated, stamping his foot as he exclaimed, “Martha, please, no more talking! Isn’t it chaotic enough already? You should hurry back to the kitchen, go on, quickly now.”

the misunderstanding. They’re not the ones

away Adrian’s arm and steadied herself against the door frame, slipping her shoes

addressed Aiden,

Lysander murmured an acknowledgment.

lingering questions, “What brings you here? Was the mansion that Mom

Madam Susan had trouble sleeping, and he didn’t want his late returns to disturb her. So, he asked me to find a suitable house for him. I ended up renting this place. Yesterday, he drank too

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as he spoke, his eyes flickering back and forth between

Adrian is with Lysander, what

the midst of Aiden’s worries, Josiah slowly stepped out from the next room, dressed in casual home clothes, his face more haggard and pale than usual, betraying his exhaustion. He

no one,” Aiden hastily tried to deflect,

morning. His expression, already sour, darkened

remarking, “Mr. Guerra, have you recently

by the

of medicine, which she handed over

an eyebrow inquisitively. “What

at

long look, his expression

the tension, gratefully took

brows with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge

had either

turned cold as she spoke. His reply was curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain. Some matters involve company secrets, and

aback by his harsh tone, was the first to look away, feeling an awkward tension in the

for now. It appears it will be a while before the housekeeper finishes preparing breakfast. Why don’t you join us for a meal? I’ve prepared quite a bit; it would

air was

“No, no, Martha is just about to finish.” Josiah,

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