The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 444 Did He Just Kiss Your Neck

Josiah waited silently for her to continue.

“The situation hasn’t gotten so bad that we need to

make him disappear.” Lysander analyzed their situation clearly: “The thief broke in to steal and then tried to assault me. Both are undeniable crimes, and he will surely go to jail, but he doesn’t deserve to die.”

She hopped off the bed and walked out.

Josiah grabbed her, frowning. “Where are you going?”

“My phone is in the living room. I need to call the police.”

Seeing that Josiah still didn’t let her go, she added, “You acted in self–defense to protect me. Even if he is dead, it would be considered justifiable. I’m not trying to get you arrested. I’m not that heartless.”

Josiah snorted. “That’s debatable.”

Lysander didn’t want to argue with him right now and said, “Sexual assault is a violent crime. When the police arrive, I’ll explain everything clearly.”

Josiah’s smile vanished completely. “You still won’t listen to me.”

Lysander remained silent, confirming his words.

Josiah said in a low voice, “Lysander, we’ve been married for three years, but it seems you’ve never truly trusted me.”

“Is this really the time to bring that up? The guy outside could still be saved, but if we delay any longer, he might not be.”

“I just feel like I’ve failed,” Josiah said. “You’re very independent and strong–willed, but you’ve built a high. wall around your heart. You don’t come out, and no one can get in. I can’t get in, and neither can Adrian.”

Lysander said nothing.

love.

it. You rationally leave yourself an escape route and withdraw at the

“Isn’t that right?”

“I’m not saying you’re wrong. I actually admire you for always being able to make the most rational decisions. You did it when you left me and when you quickly aborted the baby to sever all ties

me.”

just leave the mess for someone else to clean up. Besides, after such a commotion tonight, it’s hard to hide it from the police. Even if I were to follow your plan, I might not be able to escape punishment, and I don’t want to hide

“The theft can be proven by the fingerprints in your home, but attempted sexual

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Did He Just Kiss Your

at the torn her and collar of her nightgown and quietly

froze, his breath catching. With his reddened eyes and tightly pressed lips, he

struggled and tried to scratch the thief’s face but didn’t succeed. However, his biological evidence is definitely on

Josiah’s furious expression. His pupils shrank, his hands clenched into fists.

The question was blunt.

DNA evidence. She covered her neck with her loose hair and recalled,

of the bedroom and asked, “Do you have a pair of

sweat again. She hurriedly pushed off the blanket and put on slippers. After chasing him into the living room, she stopped him from grabbing the thief’s collar. “What do you need

he said matter–of–factly. “To pull out his

gaze swept across the cluttered floor

pick it up. Lysander kicked it away, grabbed

gradually filled the living room,

the unconscious

clung to his waist, preventing him from acting impulsively. “I still prefer the gentle

her eyes. Finally, he smiled sadly and asked, “If I

answer

“You won’t.”

little force, he could have shaken Lysander off, but he couldn’t bring

to do it.

is the first time since our separation that you’ve voluntarily hugged me,” he scoffed. “And it’s

let go as if burned. “I just

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