The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 531 Josiah In Danger

If that ruckus continued, more than half of the hotel’s guests would come out to see what was happening

Lysander steeled herself and said, “I’ll take him next door and explain things properly.”

Josiah stopped her. “Let me go instead. You take care of Aurora.”

With the both of them by Aurora’s side and after a peaceful sleep the night before, there was no immediate sign of her impending wailing. Aurora was still opening its mouth in a blissful, silly grin.

Then, she turned to Josiah and articulated clearly, “Daddy.”

Lysander felt a chill run through her scalp. If my father hears this… Josiah is in danger.

Josiah, on the other hand, was quite all right. He gently teased Aurora by poking her cheek with a light laugh.

Lysander held Aurora tightly, continually comforting the latter. At the same time, she got up from the edge of the bed and moved to stand in front of the table.

Josiah hastily tidied himself up, striding quickly to open the door. He was greeted by the sight of Maverick’s red, angry face. He greeted politely, “Mr. Thorne-

Maverick wore a stern expression. “Where’s Lysa?”

Josiah swiftly stepped aside, allowing Maverick to see Lysander,

Lysander braced herself before greeting Maverick. “Dad, what brings you here?”

Lysander had slept fully clothed last night, so all she needed to do was to tidy up her hair a bit. However, the signs that someone had slept in the bed could not be erased in such a short span of time.

Also, she was holding a baby in her arms, and there were baby supplies scattered on the couch and coffee table. The scene appeared quite chaotic.

Maverick’s hand, poised to knock on the door, froze mid–air. In an instant, his pupils constricted sharply. He was so shocked that he was rendered speechless..

The surrounding staff remained as quiet as a mouse, not even daring to breathe.

Josiah ordered, “Everyone, return to work.”

the staff immediately scattered.

in front of the room was

a storm brewing, stepping forward to explain. “Dad,

his hand, which was previously suspended in

dodge or hide. Instead, he

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Josiah

he barely managed to steady himself by leaning on the low cabinet beside

“I warned you before! You can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still bothering my Lysa? Today, I’ll beat the life out of you!”

startled and quickly pleaded, “Dad, please

was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the angrier he became. Ignoring all reason, he once again picked up the shoe–changing stool that was set

it hit someone, it could genuinely draw

was utterly powerless to stop him. All she could do was watch helplessly as

Josiah remained unmoved.

back several steps and

him.

into his shoulder, instantly falling apart

had already spiraled out of control.

hand, gripping onto Lysander’s clothes. The baby was on the verge

frightening. Blood had begun to trickle from Josiah’s forehead, winding down

was not yet satisfied. He grabbed whatever was within his reach and

Josiah could lose his life.

Maverick to get into trouble because of

Aurora back on the bed and stop her father, but the moment Aurora left her arms, the latter burst into tears, clearly

was about to occur. However, she was

took several solid hits, with a fresh, bleeding wound added to his brow.

words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto

nearly didn’t catch his breath.

quickly clarified. “She’s the daughter of my

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her for a couple of days. Dad, please calm down. You’ve scared Aurora into

she could hardly catch her breath, with large

face.

pitifully, Maverick felt his heart softened. He put down the stool he had been holding with a

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

don’t know her. She’s a business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She

was still somewhat skeptical. “You’ve never mentioned this friend surnamed Lionhart before. have you?”

Apex City, and in less than ten days. somehow have a