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

front of the room

felt a storm brewing, stepping forward to explain. “Dad, let’s talk inside. Things aren’t as you think-”

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

himself beforehand. He didn’t dodge or hide.

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body wavered, and he barely managed to steady himself by leaning on

Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are

startled and quickly pleaded, “Dad,

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

stool was made of wood, and if it hit someone, it

him. All she could do was watch

remained

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

him.

shoulder, instantly falling apart and crashing onto the

spiraled

hand, gripping onto Lysander’s clothes. The baby was

Blood had begun to trickle from Josiah’s

satisfied. He grabbed whatever was within his reach and hurled it all toward Josiah without a

Josiah could lose

want Maverick to get into trouble because

moment Aurora left

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

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 all right, Lysander.

so furious that his hands were trembling. His words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool, he asked Lysander

catch his breath.

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

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

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

face.

his heart softened. He put down the stool he

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

a business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later collaborated

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

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