The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 539 The Role Of Parents

Had Lysander not been sitting next to him, Maverick would surely have slammed the table in anger by

then.

However, Maverick restrained himself, saying, “This b*stard is a cheater, always wanting what he can’t have. He caused so much pain for Lysa in the past, and now he has the audacity to come back and bother her. As Lysa’s biological father, are you just going to stand by and let him harass her?”

Josiah was well aware that any further explanation at this point would only make matters worse. He remained silent, his head bowed in resignation, sighing softly.

Caught in the middle, Howard truly found himself in a bit of a bind. “Maverick, please calm down first. I’m aware of some of the past events. The situation with Josiah was indeed handled poorly, causing Lysa to suffer. However, Josiah didn’t intend for this to happen. He simply misunderstood-”

Maverick raised his voice and interrupted, “He didn’t intend for this to happen? What do

you mean? Everything I’ve said is what I’ve seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears. If you don’t believe me, go back and ask your adopted daughter! Ask her what she’s been up to!”

Because of Lysanne, Maverick had a prejudice against the Thorne family, and inevitably, he also held resentment toward Howard.

Howard tactfully assessed the situation and said, “I’ve watched Josiah grow up, and I understand his character. We can’t deny him the chance to better himself, can we?”

“Character? His character is nothing but a cheap knock–off!” Maverick was so infuriated he could barely breathe.

He then proceeded to criticize Josiah by roaring, “This man once deceived Lysa, forcing her to divorce and make way for another woman. Now he regrets it, but it’s too late!”

Howard knew the woman he was referring to was Lysanne, his expression shifting through a myriad of

emotions.

such a crucial matter and asked again, “Can you just tell me if you can agree to these three conditions

it’s true that Lysa could use some help right now. Setting

of this. “As long as there’s any professional interaction,

a thorough dressing–down. “Even if I were to believe that the sun could rise from the west, I would never believe that this b*stard could truly change his ways. He is still involved with other women in a very shady way.

aback. “Josiah, what’s going on?”

deliberately made sure Maverick saw them, he felt a wave of unease in his heart. “This time, it was truly a micunderstanding. I’ve already instructed the PR department to

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chance to speak? He genuinely regrets his actions now. After all, this is a matter between the two kids. Perhaps we should let them

themselves.”

discussion. This is where I draw the line.” Maverick

Instead, he shielded Lysander and led her downstairs. As they passed by the front desk, he casually settled the bill for the jasmine tea.

to his anger. However, he merely

ahead, and her sorrow was evident with every step. “Dad, getting I explain everything to you slowly?” she pleaded,

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one else around. Once Lysander had started speaking, she simply decided to finish what she had to say. “I have no interest in Thorne Constructions and Energies and their properties. However, you once told me that the hardest debt to repay in this world is a debt of gratitude. My involvement with Thorne Constructions and Energies‘ affairs this time is

she leaned in to

at some point, his teeth gritted as he fought to keep the tears from falling.

struck by a heavy hammer, making her breathing difficult. “Dad…”

against a tree by the sidewalk. He carelessly

dependable. Although he was not one to joke around, his affection for her and her

his once straight back had unknowingly begun to

of hard work. With teary eyes, she said, “Dad, don’t be upset. I remember everything you’ve said. No one could ever compare to you and Mom in my eyes. When I was sick as a child, it was Mom who looked after me throughout the night. Besides, you would always bring me tasty treats after work.

you, I might have silently passed away in some unnoticed corner long ago. I wouldn’t have grown up, let

become a doctor.”

used to when Lysander was a child, he reached out and gently touched her head, saying, “I’m fine. I’m just moved. You are my pride and joy. I

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