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

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

previously

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

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steady himself by leaning on the low cabinet

pointed at him and cursed, “I warned you before! You can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t

was startled and quickly pleaded,

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

was made of wood, and if it

and Lysander was utterly powerless to stop him. All

remained

thud. Josiah stumbled back several steps

him.

into his shoulder, instantly falling apart and crashing onto the ground with a

already spiraled out

hand, gripping onto Lysander’s clothes.

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

not yet satisfied. He grabbed whatever was within his reach and hurled it all toward Josiah without a

that way, Josiah could

get into trouble because of her.

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

with alarm, fearing a disaster was about to occur. However, she was hindered by Aurora. and could only repeatedly plead, “Dad, please

his vital areas. Nonetheless, he still took several solid hits, with a fresh, bleeding

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

didn’t catch

quickly clarified. “She’s the daughter of my friend, who went mountain climbing. My

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days. Dad, please calm down. You’ve scared Aurora into

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

face.

He put down the stool he

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She

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

“Do you really think I could have gone to Apex City, and in less than