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.

the room was

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

was previously suspended in

dodge or hide. Instead,

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wavered, and he barely managed to steady himself by leaning on the low cabinet beside him.

The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still

startled and quickly pleaded,

at Josiah, who he thought was 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, and without

of wood, and if it hit someone,

and Lysander was utterly powerless to stop him. All she could do was watch helplessly as

Josiah remained unmoved.

several

him.

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

had already spiraled out of

Aurora reached out her tiny hand, gripping onto Lysander’s clothes. The baby was on the

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

was not yet satisfied. He grabbed whatever was within his reach and hurled it all toward Josiah

things continued that way, Josiah

get

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

was hindered

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

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

catch his breath.

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

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

crying so hard that she could hardly catch her breath,

face.

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

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

don’t know her. She’s a business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later collaborated with Daphne’s family company.”

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

City,