The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 524 Pride Of Man

Lysander didn’t have a large appetite, so she was full after eating a bit at the restaurant,

Upon arriving at the garden and taking in a few breaths of the refreshing air, she felt significantly more

relaxed.

The evening is a bit chilly, but the air is rich in oxygen. You should take a walk outside. It’ll clear your head before you return to your study.” Josiah held Aurora, leisurely sharing the wealth of experience he had accumulated over years of work.

Lysander responded, “This seems like a question from a middle school geography test.”

Josiah nodded in agreement. “That’s right. As a doctor, you should be able to understand such a basic principle.”

Lysander struggled a bit, attempting to pull back the hand he was holding. “I’m feeling all right now, so I’ll head back first. You continue to have fun with Aurora.”

The force of her struggle was gentle, and Josiah’s arm moved only slightly. However, Aurora, being cradled in his other arm, sensed the motion and became restless, squirming and reaching out with her tiny arm.

Lysander quickly lent a hand.

Aurora moved closer to her, just like in the morning, babbling, “Mommy.

As the better part of the day passed, she was already able to articulate that word quite clearly.

Josiah tightened his arms, securely holding Aurora in his embrace.

With wide–eyed anticipation, Aurora gazed at Lysander. The baby’s large eyes were welling up with tears as if she was on the brink of crying any second.

Lysander’s heart softened, and she reached out, pulling the baby into her arms. “Sweetheart, don’t cry!”

by Josiah, instantly breaking into a smile. Aurora began to look around with great

twinkling decorative lights was

Aurora

began to stroll around the flower bed

As they stepped onto the cobblestone path,

quickened her pace, sidestepping that short

was serene. Everything seemed peaceful.

remarked with a touch of

her mom. Just like Ms. Lionhart, I have long hair. Children at this age are still

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both of them seemed to exude a certain degree of

past cannot

didn’t marry a good man and her married life was a mess, she still had the courage to have a baby and raise

that had never truly healed in her heart began

such bravery that she never

the same as Nieva’s” Josiali’s voice involuntarily softened as he spoke, his gaze distant, “The Lionhart family is her safety net. Even if she were to make a mistake, the cost of failure would be limited. Besides, her relationship with Elio is different from

any difference and casually asked, “Is it because we’re

a rather steady demeanor, “They can’t separate in the short term. The interests of the Lionhart family have already tied them together. Even if they can’t stand each other, they have to endure the disgust and carry on. They have to play the part of a loving couple in front of the media, no matter how much they have to fake it.”

better life that truly belongs to her, rather

our attitudes. My greatest wish now is to live a good. life with you. However, Elio’s biggest wish is to never have to see

was somewhat puzzled. “He doesn’t even want to see his own child

voice somewhat somber. “Perhaps, to him, this child represented shame.”

quite

marry Nieva, it was clear that he saw her family’s status as a stepping stone to fulfill

Lionhart was willing to marry him under such

of Nieva. All he could say was, “Everyone has their own pursuits, and in the end, I suppose they got what

he wants, why

a man’s pride.”

Lysander understood.

was willing to trade

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he had what he wanted, everyone knew that he had climbed to his position by relying on the Lionhart family, specifically Nieva. His male pride led him to redirect his resentment toward