The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 513 Between Men

Aurora widened her eyes without blinking while they argued, her gaze filled with bewilderment. She was so engrossed in the adults‘ conversation that she didn’t even pay attention to the other kids in the playground, curiously staring at the adults, turning her head from time to time. Upon locking eyes with someone, she’d even flash an adorable smile.

Daphne had her back facing Josiah, her anger subsiding when she wasn’t looking at his face. Her disappointment, however, was apparent as she listlessly changed the topic. “This kid’s quite outgoing and

brave.”

Lysander thought about the outgoing and cheerful Nieva, sincerely complimenting. “Yeah, she probably takes after her mom. Ms. Lionhart has a cheerful and straightforward personality.”

Daphne held Aurora’s tiny hand. “I don’t mean to raise my voice, so don’t be scared, okay?”

The baby cooed and smiled in response.

Daphne smiled, too, taking the baby from Lysander and approaching Josiah, suppressing her annoyance as she handed the child over to him. “Ms. Lionhart’s your friend, so you should look after her child. You don’t mind, do you?”

Daphne was filled with irritation at the sight of Josiah. In a huff, she handed Aurora over to him, hoping to see him flustered and in distress. However, to her surprise, he held the child confidently and calmly.

Aurora, seemingly familiar with him, even broke into a wide grin.

Josiah lowered his head to gaze at the baby with a gentle smile, wearing a rare tender look on his face. “No problem. You guys go ahead and talk.”

Lysander walked over to grab Daphne. “Have you had breakfast yet? Let’s go grab something to eat.”

Daphne said defiantly, “No need. I’m so upset I don’t even feel like eating. It’s stifling here. Let’s go. somewhere else to get some fresh air!”

She took Lysander’s hand as she spoke, wanting to pull her away, but she soon paused and turned to Adrian. “Thanks for sending me here today. You can go about your business. I’ll treat you to a meal another day.”

Adrian, however, said, “You guys go ahead. I still have some matters to deal with.”

his gaze remained fixed on Josiah. Josiah noticed

men went head to head

interrupt, “You came here for me, didn’t you, Adrian? Let’s

leave too.” Josiah was the one who spoke up instead of

same goal of wanting Aiden to leave, but that

have anything to do if I head back.

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“You don’t have to. Go ahead and don’t wait

no one’s

you two up to? One is an ex–husband, and the other is a colleague. You’re both out of the game, so there’s no chance

spoke, yet neither one chose to leave.

in Josiah’s territory after all. Can we go back first?”

going to talk to

in your way!

you’re here, Dr. Sutton. I happen to have something I

worry. “Perhaps we should

“This is between men, so stay out of this.

him skeptically, not saying

baby’s tiny hand and waving it, Josiah reassured, “Don’t worry. I have the baby here with me. I won’t

his arms, as docile as a kitten. She could tell that Josiah genuinely adored this child and was certain he wouldn’t

a

gave her a tug.

the cheerful chatter and laughter of kids. Yet, the three adults. standing nearby didn’t say a word, the tension between them palpable. It

the hoodie over the baby’s head and placing her in the stroller, Josiah

nonchalantly. “This place is yours, so why don’t

with me, you

glanced at Adrian, noticing that he had no intention of picking a fight with Josiah and instead followed him quietly. Relieved, Aiden quickly caught up with them.

would’ve found an excuse to escape if Josiah hadn’t asked the two of them

led them all the way

the guests were on vacation and wouldn’t stav in the hotel all day. Only a few guests busy working on their laptops were sitting

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