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

the room was eerily

explain. “Dad,

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

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

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steady himself

alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still bothering my Lysa? Today, I’ll beat the

quickly pleaded,

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 aside,

wood, and if it hit someone, it could

stop him. All

Josiah remained unmoved.

stumbled back several steps and collided directly

him.

his shoulder, instantly falling apart and crashing

spiraled out of

tiny hand, gripping onto Lysander’s clothes. The

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

was within his reach and hurled it all toward Josiah without a second thought.

continued that way, Josiah

get into trouble because of her.

on the bed and stop her father, but the moment Aurora left her arms, the

alarm, fearing a disaster was about to occur. However, she was hindered by Aurora. and could only

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

form a complete sentence. Holding onto

catch his

my friend,

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a couple of days. Dad, please calm down. You’ve scared

hardly catch her breath, with large tears streaming down her

face.

so pitifully, Maverick felt his heart softened. He put down the stool

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

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

was still somewhat skeptical. “You’ve never mentioned this friend surnamed

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