The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 505 He Held The Child With Familiar Ease

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The woman’s smile grew even brighter when she heard someone compliment her child’s cuteness, and she- stated without a hint of modesty, “Right? I think so, too. Aurora is almost seven months old now. I’ve taken her out quite a bit recently, and the most compliment I’ve received is that she’s adorable. Luckily, she truly

After taking a more meticulous look at Aurora, Lysander added, “Actually, she’s not just cute, Your daughter’s love for laughter makes it clear that she is blessed.”

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The woman was elated upon hearing that. After putting her belongings down, she said, “Since she’s so likable, may I ask you for a favor?”

“Me?”

The woman nodded with a smile. “I need to grab some food. I was so focused on finding a seat that I forgot to get breakfast. Could you watch over her for a bit for me?”

They met for the first time that day and hadn’t even known each other for ten minutes, so such a request was utterly unexpected.

Lysander wore a bewildered expression upon hearing that. “Sure, but… you don’t even know who I am.”

The woman immediately replied. “It’s okay. Meeting you is fate. Besides, I can tell you’re a good person. Taking care of her is quite simple. All you need to do is cradle her to watch the birds outside. Even if she can’t find me, she won’t cry.”

As she spoke, she reached out and lifted Aurora out of the baby stroller, carefully placing her in Lysander’s

arms.

Suddenly, Lysander found herself holding a tiny, soft bundle capable of laughing and moving. Instantly. she became nervous.

stranger, she still laughed and looked around

abated. She carried Aurora steady with the skills she honed from her experience in the obstetrics and

commented, “From the way you hold her, you’re clearly an expert. Do you have a child, too? I’ve never heard Josiah

anything. A fleeting shadow crossed her eyes, yet she continued. nonchalantly, “I just had a lot of practice holding babies, but it used

a doctor! That puts me at ease. I’ll be back

and darted to the other side of the restaurant, lining up

in her arms, Lysander dared not move much. When she could

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of bright and black eyes. Framing them were thick, curly eyelashes, giving her the appearance of a doll. When she met

and pointed out the window, babbling away. It seemed like she was trying to communicate with her

contest with Aurora for quite some time. However, seeing that she was not frightened of her at all, she immediately felt at ease. “Be good and don’t

a few times in faux understanding before reaching out with a soft

about the economic news she read halfway. The phone on the table remained untouched by

around the square table was limited. Concerned that Aurora might be uncomfortable, Lysander instinctively shifted her chair

exploring the world. After getting close to Lysander, who was full

speak, even her inflections somewhat garbled, but the upward lilt in her voice was clearly filled with excitement. Her round and chubby face bounced slightly, rendering her just like a sugar–glazed honey

her hand and gently pinched Aurora’s cheek. “You’re just

incredibly smooth, even more so than the tenderest bean curd. No wonder everyone says a baby’s skin is the

her shirt. Suddenly, a pair of massive hands reached over

and broad, unmistakably those of a

startled, ready to stand up without hesitation to snatch Aurora back. But when she recognized the person, she let

her waist, Josiah held her securely and asked, “Where

with him, Lysander

a young baby, and she would have no way of

doing so. Instead, he casually took a seat beside her. “Just yesterday. we were hoping for a child. Today, our