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.”

at the misunderstanding. They’re not the ones

arm and steadied herself against the door

his composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go ahead,

Lysander murmured an acknowledgment.

to leave did Adrian address the lingering questions, “What brings you here? Was the mansion that Mom and Dad bought for you not comfortable? Why would you choose to live in such

posed the question to Aiden, who wore a look of disbelief before gathering his composure. “Previously, Josiah had a project nearby. 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

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he spoke, his eyes flickering back and forth between

is with Lysander, what

midst of Aiden’s worries, Josiah slowly stepped out from the next room, dressed in casual home clothes, his face more haggard

is no one,” Aiden hastily tried to

the morning. His expression, already sour, darkened further, becoming more intense

“Mr. Guerra, have you recently moved into the house next door? That’s quite

acknowledged the comment, his piercing stare carrying an unmistakable sharpness, accentuated by the bloodshot look in his eyes that hinted

bottle of medicine, which she

arched an eyebrow inquisitively.

take one tablet at a

a long look, his expression

tension, gratefully took the medicine, thanking

alcohol still lingering on Josiah, furrowed her brows with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge quite late last night. Why did you go out drinking so

that he had either

cold as she spoke. His reply was curt, “I have my work

tone, was the first to look away, feeling an

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;

air was filled

down his spine, hurriedly interjecting, “No, no, Martha is just about to

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