The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 528 Spotting Something Amiss

Josiah approached the bedside, seeing that Aurora had already changed into her little indoor outfit. Aurora- looked as adorable as a moving plush toy, which instantly put him at ease.

Aurora could only lie down at that time, but her arms and legs had already become quite nimble.

Josiah picked up the plushie on the bed to tease her. She reached out to grab it, then without hesitation, tried to put it in her mouth. He quickly snatched it away with sharp eyes and fast hands, then continued to tease her with another type of toy.

The two were having the time of their lives.

After Aurora had her fill of play, Josiah placed the electric wind chime, which would spin at the flick of a switch, above the bed for her to watch. He then sat down by the bed, keeping an eye on Aurora to prevent her from rolling over. With a serious expression, he said, “You seemed to behave differently toward Tiffany today.”

Lysander didn’t plan on hiding it from him. “It’s that obvious?”

Josiah resolutely shook his head. “No, and I’m not defending her. I just remember how you used to take care of her, even saying she was a sheltered child and so you don’t need to guard against her like you just did.

Lysander said softly, “People always change.”

Josiah looked into her eyes and asked, “Did you notice something was off?”

Lysander didn’t respond. Instead, she turned around and asked him, “Josiah, answer my question first.”

Seeing her serious expression, Josiah replied in a serious tone, too. “Ask away.”

“If I were to tell you Tiffany isn’t as innocent and harmless as she appears, will you believe me?”

That question sparked a sense of déjà vu in both of them.

That was the underlying cause of their separation and the final straw that broke their already collapsing marriage.

When Lysander asked, she didn’t hold any hope, her expression particularly indifferent. “Never mind. Pretend I didn’t ask.”

She had long grown accustomed to the idea that without hope, there could be no disappointment.

Josiah stated decisively, “I

her gaze,

her, his gaze still gentle yet filled with determination. “I believe in you.”

was momentarily lost in thought, her lips moving faintly as she murmured, “I can’t tell if you truly believe or if you’re just pretending.”

by the bedside hummed a lullaby, conveniently masking her

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she said, only managing to discern a few unclear words from her lip movements. He asked, “What did

for your trust in me right now, but I can’t provide any evidence at the moment,

Whether you have

thought, thinking his unyielding trust in her had come too late.

don’t know, so I dare not give advice rashly. However, now that Everhart Corporation has resolved it financial issue, the next most important thing is orders. Without orders, nothing else matters. I will tell Daphne my thoughts and about this matter, and let her make the

her decision. “It’s about time Daphne learns how

was still suspicious of Dillon. She planned to seize the opportunity to

her mouth, letting out a soft cooing sound. The noise she made seemed as if she

adorable child was babbling, they were

unison, both Josiah and Lysander found themselves looking in the same direction.

Josiah looked over, she happened to mumble a word that sounded like

was slightly muffled, yet her words carried a cheerful

gaze fixed solely on Aurora in a daze.

pronunciation wasn’t quite accurate yet, but she seemed to have a hard time stopping, continuously repeating a word that sounded like “Daddy” nonstop.

were slightly tinged with red. “What did she

Lysander replied, “Mister.”

“Oh, it’s mister.”

“Yep.

rare for Lysander to see him in

to him, but

blink. His gaze was so tender it

Spotting Something Amiss

She had no choice but to call out to him several times. Just as she was about

shadow fell

playfully waved her tiny

back with a soft expression..

for two days. Thus, she should be back by

state, his voice quivering slightly as he said, “I must have misheard just now, I thought

pronunciation isn’t accurate, but she was addressing you right. She should be

‘mister

still somewhat taken aback, managing a slight smile. “No qne taught her, yet somehow she learned how to address

“Yeah.”“”

what age do children usually start to call someone