The Charming Ex-Wife

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

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

his arm, maintaining his composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go ahead, I need to have a word with

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

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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and forth between Adrian and

Adrian is with Lysander, what would be

next room, dressed in casual home clothes, his face more haggard and pale than usual, betraying his exhaustion. He furrowed his brows as he inquired, “Aiden, who

one,” Aiden hastily tried to deflect, but it was

had shown up at Lysander’s doorstep early in the morning. His expression, already sour, darkened further, becoming more

gaze, casually remarking, “Mr. Guerra, have you recently

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

of medicine, which she

eyebrow inquisitively.

Just take one tablet at a time,” she instructed

long look, his expression unreadable, and chose not to

ease the tension, gratefully took the medicine, thanking

detecting a strong scent of alcohol still lingering on Josiah, furrowed her brows with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge quite

indicating that he had either been

turned cold as she spoke. His reply was curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain. Some matters involve company secrets, and it’s not appropriate to discuss them with

by his harsh tone, was the first to look

between Lysander and Josiah, trying to diffuse the situation. “Let’s set aside work discussions for now. It appears it will be a while

air was filled

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