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

face pale, hastily pushed away Adrian’s arm and steadied herself against the

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

Lysander murmured an acknowledgment.

questions, “What brings you here? Was the mansion that Mom and Dad bought for you not comfortable? Why would

“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

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softened as he spoke, his eyes flickering back and forth between Adrian

Adrian is with Lysander,

casual home clothes, his face more haggard and pale than usual,

Aiden hastily

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

Guerra, have you recently

by the bloodshot look

a bottle of medicine, which she handed over to

an eyebrow inquisitively. “What

tablet at a

his expression unreadable, and

ease the tension, gratefully took the medicine, thanking

scent of alcohol still lingering on Josiah, furrowed her brows with concern, “You were at the

was potent, indicating that he had either been drinking heavily or had

curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain. Some matters involve company secrets, and it’s not appropriate to

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

situation. “Let’s set aside work discussions 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

was filled

spine, hurriedly interjecting, “No, no, Martha

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