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.”

gaze remained fixed on Josiah. Josiah noticed that and

men went head to head against each other, leaving Lysander uneasy.

too, was frightened, stepping in to interrupt, “You came here for me, didn’t you, Adrian? Let’s go. We

that your job is done, you can leave too.”

to leave, but that only made Lysander

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

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

lightbulb went off in Aiden’s mind, and he immediately blocked Lysander’s path. “Since no one’s

then at Adrian. “Wait, what are 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 left for either of you.”

spoke, yet neither one

in Josiah’s territory after all. Can we go

going to talk to

getting in your way! I was just

good that you’re here, Dr. Sutton. I happen to have something I want to discuss with you, too.

was filled with worry. “Perhaps we should all

men, so stay out of this.

looked at him skeptically, not saying a word,

have the baby here with me. I won’t

as docile as a kitten. She could tell that Josiah genuinely adored this child and was

a

her a tug.

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

head and placing her in the stroller, Josiah lowered the windscreen and asked calmly, “So, where should we talk, Dr. Sutton?”

is yours, so why don’t you decide?”

nodded. “Come with me, you two,”

intention of picking a fight with Josiah and instead followed him

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

them all the way back to the restaurant.

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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