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.”

tears at the misunderstanding. They’re not the ones who are

arm and steadied herself against the door

his arm, maintaining his composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go ahead, I

Lysander murmured an acknowledgment.

after Lysander had turned 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

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 place. Yesterday, he drank too

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eyes flickering back and forth between

learns that Adrian is with Lysander, what

face more haggard and

one,” Aiden hastily tried to deflect, but

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

remarking, “Mr. Guerra, have you

his piercing stare carrying an unmistakable sharpness, accentuated by the bloodshot look

approached carrying a bottle of medicine, which she handed over to

eyebrow inquisitively. “What

take one tablet at a time,” she instructed

long look, his expression

eager to ease the tension, gratefully took the medicine, thanking her, “Thanks,

with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge quite late last night. Why did you go out drinking so much? And so

either

curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain. Some matters involve company secrets, and it’s

by his harsh tone, was the first to look away,

will be a while

air was

shiver down his spine, hurriedly interjecting, “No, no, Martha is just about to finish.” Josiah, shouldn’t we head

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