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.”

staff

the room was eerily silent.

brewing, stepping forward to explain. “Dad, let’s talk inside. Things aren’t as you think-”

hand, which was previously suspended in mid–air, and threw a fierce punch toward Josiah.

didn’t dodge or hide. Instead, he took

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himself by leaning on the low cabinet beside him.

“I warned you before! You can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still

startled and quickly pleaded, “Dad, please calm

already blinded by rage. The more he looked at Josiah, who he thought was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the angrier he became. Ignoring all reason, he once again picked up

of wood, and if it hit

stop him. All she could do was watch helplessly as the chair

remained unmoved.

back several steps and collided directly with

him.

his shoulder, instantly falling apart and

already spiraled out of control.

onto Lysander’s clothes. The

protect Aurora, but what happened was frightening. Blood had begun to trickle from Josiah’s forehead, winding down from his temple in

his reach and hurled it all

way, Josiah could lose his life.

Maverick to get into

the moment Aurora left

occur. However, she was hindered by Aurora. and could only

raised his arms to shield his vital areas. Nonetheless, he still took several solid hits, with a fresh, bleeding wound added to his brow. He said, “It’s all right, Lysander.

he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool, he asked Lysander in disbelief. “This child… The

didn’t catch

my friend, who went mountain climbing. My

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

was crying so hard that she could hardly catch her breath, with large tears

face.

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

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

know her. She’s a business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later collaborated

skeptical. “You’ve never mentioned

“Do you really think I could have gone to Apex City, and in less than ten days. somehow have a fully grown