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 scattered.

in front of the

“Dad, let’s talk inside. Things

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

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

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steady himself

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

quickly pleaded, “Dad, please calm down…”

clothing, the angrier he became. Ignoring all reason, he once again picked up the shoe–changing stool that was set aside, and without

was made of wood, and if it hit someone, it could genuinely draw

him. All she could

remained unmoved.

by a dull thud. Josiah stumbled back several steps and collided

him.

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

had already spiraled out of

clothes. The baby was on the verge of tears, whimpering

Blood had begun to trickle from Josiah’s forehead, winding

not yet satisfied. He grabbed whatever was within his reach and hurled it all toward Josiah without a second thought.

things continued that way, Josiah could lose

Maverick to get into trouble because

her father, but the moment Aurora left her arms, the latter burst into

disaster was about to occur. However, she was

his arms to shield his vital areas. Nonetheless, he still took several solid hits, with a fresh,

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

catch

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

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

hardly catch her breath, with large

face.

child cry so pitifully, Maverick felt his heart softened. He put down the stool he had

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

surname Lionhart. She later collaborated with Daphne’s

never mentioned this friend surnamed Lionhart before. have

have gone to Apex City, and