The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 441 A Thief In The House

As he spoke, he reached into the box he’d brought along and pulled out a brand–new bedside lamp. Then, with deft movements, he disassembled it into its component parts.

The desk lamp wasn’t particularly large, but its frame’s weight was substantial. Adrian, holding it along with the numerous bags of purchases from the supermarket, had been standing there for quite a while. It was indeed no easy feat.

Lysander had a moment of hesitation, but in the end, she steeled herself and did not help him bedroom door.

open

the

Adrian was a man of refined manners. He wouldn’t enter her bedroom without her permission, even if the door was left slightly ajar. He sought her consent, saying, “I can help you change it. It will be quick.”

Lysander rose and moved to the bedroom doorway. Looking at Adrian’s hand, she said, “You’re a doctor, and your hands are invaluable. I can’t bear it if they were to get injured.

Adrian was somewhat taken aback. “What about your lamp, then?”

“That lamp has been in use for quite some time. I’ll just have the property management take it down and then purchase a new one,” Lysander suggested, her voice casual yet her gaze unwavering as she looked at him.

Adrian slowly put down the lampstand and began to repack the toolbox he had previously opened. He admitted, somewhat helplessly, “You’re right. If it broken, we can just buy a new one.”

He knew Lysander was intelligent, and sooner or later, she would realize that his so–called errands and lamp repairs were merely excuses to see her. But he didn’t expect that moment to come so swiftly.

He had only been back in the country for two days.

With a glimmer of hope, Adrian looked toward Lysander. Her impassive response gave him his answer. A wave of guilt surged within him, prompting him to take the initiative to apologize. “I’m sorry for causing you trouble again tonight.”

“You don’t need to apologize, but… Lysander paused for a moment then added deliberately. “Goodbye, drive safely.

She didn’t attempt to retain Adrian. Instead, she subtly showed him the door. Even her reminders were by the book, not giving him a shred of undeserved hope.

Adrian’s heart dropped. “All right.”

White Coat had been patiently waiting for him to take it for a walk. Seeing him about to leave after such a brief stay, it dashed over and bit onto the hem of his trousers, continuously whimpering in protest.

Lysander whispered, “White Coal, let g

go.”

Adrian again. He was wary of stepping on such

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care of White Coat for such a long time, so how

position, he steeled his heart and locked it

when taking his pet to the vet for vaccinations. He hadn’t expected it

feigned nonchalance as he spoke to

him

of reluctance. As he stepped out the door, he couldn’t help but add a reminder. “The weather forecast

wanting to

door closed with a soft

a hot bath, she quickly changed into her pajamas and retired to her bedroom for

long she had been asleep when the subtle rustling noises from the living room forced

an inky darkness, illuminated only by the scattered,

seemed like White Coat was causing a

for wreaking havoc around

chew, then so be it. After all, owning a dog meant having to sacrifice some

lifted the blanket over her ears,

off about the sounds emanating from the

This was definitely not a sound that a small dog could

instant. Her first instinct was to reach for the switch

while, and she had just turned down Adrian’s offer

this event couldn’t

phone! She had left

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sound of footsteps had faded away, replaced by the frantic noise of someone rummaging through

Gr…

It was White Coat!

of a stranger in the house, beginning to emit a low warning

hum of

kicked and was in pain. The puppy’s cries were

the terrified cries from White Coat escalated, gradually morphing into mournful

onto the cold floor, gently and carefully pulling the