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

of the

a storm brewing, stepping forward to explain. “Dad, let’s talk inside. Things

which was previously suspended in mid–air, and threw a fierce

prepared himself beforehand. He didn’t dodge or hide. Instead, he took the

1/4

Josiah In

he barely managed to steady himself by leaning on

luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are

was startled and quickly pleaded, “Dad, please calm

was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the angrier he became. Ignoring all reason, he once again

of wood, and if it hit someone,

him. All she could do was watch helplessly as the

Josiah remained unmoved.

by a dull thud. Josiah stumbled back several steps and collided

him.

falling apart and

already spiraled out of

gripping onto Lysander’s clothes. The baby

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

whatever was within his reach and hurled it all toward Josiah

things continued that way, Josiah could lose his

want Maverick to get into trouble because

father, but the moment Aurora

watched with alarm, fearing a disaster was about to occur. However, she was hindered by Aurora. and could only repeatedly plead, “Dad, please don’t do

areas. Nonetheless, he still took several solid hits,

His words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool, he asked Lysander in

catch his

quickly clarified. “She’s the daughter of my friend,

2/4

Josiah

of days. Dad,

hard that she could hardly catch her breath,

face.

so pitifully, Maverick felt his heart softened. He put

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

surname Lionhart.

mentioned

Apex City, and in less than ten days. somehow have a fully grown child?”