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

area in front of the

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

previously suspended

didn’t dodge

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and he barely managed to steady himself

Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still

quickly pleaded, “Dad, please calm

looked at Josiah, who he thought was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the angrier he became. Ignoring all reason, he once again

and if it hit someone, it could genuinely draw blood.

to stop him. All

remained

a dull thud. Josiah stumbled back several

him.

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

spiraled out

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

to trickle

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

that way, Josiah could

didn’t want Maverick to get

the moment Aurora left her arms, the latter burst into tears, clearly frightened

alarm, fearing a disaster was about to occur. However, she was

Josiah never retaliated. He 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,

his hands were trembling. His words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete

didn’t catch his breath.

clarified. “She’s the daughter of my

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of days.

so hard that she could hardly catch her breath, with large tears streaming down

face.

softened. He put down the stool he had been holding with a thud. “A

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later collaborated with Daphne’s family company.”

mentioned

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