The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 512 Our Care

Daphne grew increasingly annoyed as she dwelled on the matter, shooting daggers at Josiah.

Tension filled the air.

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Josiah heard everything, yet showed no intention of retorting. In fact, he didn’t even seem fazed, simply gazing in Lysander’s direction.

Lysander secretly tugged at Daphne’s arm. “It’s not what you think. I’ll explain it all to you in a bit.”

“Is there more to the story?”

“Yeah, it’s somewhat complicated”

“I didn’t touch a single penny of that fifty million, ready to return it to him at any moment. I would never give him the opportunity to blackmail you into doing something you’re unwilling to do.”

“It’s not about the money.” Lysander glanced at Josiah, her tone softening. “Daphne doesn’t know about Ms. Lionhart’s situation. I’ll talk to her later.”

He nodded. “She’s standing up for you. I understand.”

Lysander chuckled drily and nodded as Daphne pulled her aside, whispering in her car, “What’s going on between you and Josiah? Did he do anything to you when you went to Apex City?”

Lysander averted her gaze sheepishly. “No.”

“Figures. I heard his fiancée went with him. He wouldn’t dare do anything to you in her presence.”

Lysander hummed in response, frowning. “Things are already pretty chaotic. Why’d you bring Dr. Sutton here, too?”

troubled. “I know what you think, but Adrian and I are friends. It’s fine if you don’t accept him, but I can’t just sever ties with him over

prove that he came here for me, nor do I have the right to stop Daphne from interacting with

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on the arm reassuringly, “Don’t worry, Adrian’s not the relentless type. You’re still single, so of course he’s hopeful. I’m sure he’ll give up once you find a

Lysander reluctantly nodded.

Aurora instead. “By the way, whose child is this?

of the people present looked

mother went hiking

his initially indifferent expression giving way to a warm smile much like the

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to someone else. It’s one thing to leave

“Let’s put the baby’s matter aside. How’s

why I came. Besides visiting you, I’m here to look for someone. Whether I can find them or not, well, that’s

you looking for? Is she also at

know about the Lionhart family from Hofcaster? I bet you don’t. They’re quite influential over there, especially in the venture capital circle. I heard that the Lionhart family’s young

What are the odds? I just

passed away, and my grandma is not that close to them. Ms.

that the Lionhart family Daphne referred

couldn’t help but sigh.

was excited. “You’ve seen

worse. If only you had come an

mother of the baby,” Lysander said, offering advice. “She’ll probably come back from her hiking trip a few days later. Everhart Corporation’s situation is stable for now, so you don’t have to

could do. After all, since Daphne was reliant on Nieva’s help, she had no other choice but to wait

not be worried? Opportunities like this are rare. If I miss it this time, there might not be another

rarely visits Hofcaster, and it’s odd that she suddenly came

Lysander nodded.

Lionhart is indeed

you send her away again?

overthinking, Josiah said, “I had no