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 immediately

area in front of the room was

stepping forward to explain. “Dad, let’s

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

dodge or hide. Instead, he took

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to steady himself by leaning on the

can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why

quickly pleaded, “Dad,

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

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

to move, and Lysander was utterly powerless to stop him. All she could do was watch helplessly as the chair came crashing

remained

stumbled back several steps and

him.

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

situation had already spiraled out

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

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

within his reach and hurled it all toward Josiah

Josiah could lose his life.

get into trouble because of her.

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

she was hindered by Aurora. and could only repeatedly plead, “Dad, please don’t do

ordeal, 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, “It’s

disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool, he asked Lysander in disbelief. “This

catch his breath.

of my friend,

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

catch her

face.

pitifully, Maverick felt his heart softened. He

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

her. She’s a business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later collaborated with Daphne’s

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

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