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

in front of the

forward to explain. “Dad, let’s talk

his hand, which was previously suspended in

dodge or hide. Instead,

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steady himself by leaning on the

“I warned you before! You can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still

startled and quickly pleaded, “Dad, please calm

already blinded by rage. The more 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 up the shoe–changing stool that was set

of wood, and if it hit someone, it could genuinely

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

remained unmoved.

back several steps and collided directly

him.

his shoulder, instantly falling apart and crashing

spiraled out of control.

Lysander’s clothes. The baby was

Aurora, but what happened was frightening. Blood had begun to trickle

whatever was within his reach

things continued that way, Josiah could

want Maverick to get

to put Aurora back on the bed and stop her father, but the moment Aurora left her arms, the latter burst into tears, clearly frightened by

was about to occur. However, she was hindered by Aurora. and could only repeatedly plead, “Dad, please don’t

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

his hands were trembling. His words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool, he asked Lysander in disbelief. “This child… The child is…”

didn’t catch his breath.

daughter of my friend, who went mountain climbing.

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for a couple of days. Dad, please calm down. You’ve scared Aurora into crying

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

face.

softened. He put down the stool he

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later

mentioned this friend surnamed

was helpless. “Do you really think I could have gone to Apex City,