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.”

seemed close to tears at the misunderstanding. They’re

pushed away Adrian’s arm and steadied

composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go

Lysander murmured an acknowledgment.

Lysander had turned to leave did Adrian address the lingering questions, “What brings you here? Was the mansion

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

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

Josiah learns that Adrian is with Lysander,

dressed in casual home clothes, his face more haggard and pale than usual, betraying his exhaustion. He furrowed his brows as

Josiah, there really is no one,” Aiden hastily tried

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

with an even–tempered gaze, casually remarking, “Mr. Guerra, have you recently moved into the house next door? That’s quite the

unmistakable sharpness, accentuated by the bloodshot look in his eyes

carrying a bottle of medicine, which she handed over to

arched an eyebrow inquisitively.

tablet at a time,”

a long look, his expression unreadable,

gratefully took the medicine, thanking her, “Thanks,

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

smell was potent, indicating that he had either been drinking

spoke. His reply was curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain. Some

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

the situation. “Let’s set aside work discussions for now. It appears it will be a while before the housekeeper finishes preparing

was filled

shiver down his spine, hurriedly interjecting, “No, no, Martha

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