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.”

he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Josiah. Josiah noticed that and calmly met his

went head to head

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

done, you can leave too.” Josiah was the one who spoke up instead of Adrian.

Aiden to

leaf. “B–But I don’t have anything to do

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

Lysander’s path. “Since no one’s leaving, you guys should stay, too. Let’s all have

are you two up to? One is an ex–husband, and the other is a colleague. You’re both

neither one chose to leave.

his brother quietly, “We’re in Josiah’s

going to talk to

not getting in your way! I was

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

worry. “Perhaps we should all sit down and

stay out

looked at him skeptically, not

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

tell that Josiah genuinely adored this child and was certain he wouldn’t do anything drastic in front of her.

a

her a

cheerful chatter and laughter of kids. Yet, the three adults. standing nearby didn’t say a word, the tension between them palpable. It was so quiet that Aurora got bored and

the stroller, Josiah lowered the windscreen and asked calmly, “So, where should

“This place is yours, so why

“Come with

had no intention of picking a fight with Josiah and instead followed him quietly. Relieved, Aiden quickly

an excuse to escape if Josiah

the way back

drinks were available, most of the guests were on vacation and wouldn’t stav in the hotel all

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