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.

and asked again, “Can you just tell me

points are fine, and I have no objections to the third. However, it’s true that Lysa could use some help right now. Setting personal matters aside, in terms of business, Josiah is

was entirely intolerant of this. “As long as there’s any professional interaction, this guy

I were to believe that the sun could rise from the west, I would never believe that this b*stard could truly

was immediately taken aback. “Josiah, what’s

day and how they had deliberately made sure Maverick saw them, he felt a wave of unease in his heart. “This time, it was

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understand that you’re protective of Lysa, but could you possibly give Josiah a chance to speak? He genuinely regrets his actions now. After all, this

themselves.”

right. Since you’ve put it that way, there’s no need for further discussion. This is where I draw the line.” Maverick was resolute, not backing down.

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

might become ill due to his anger. However, he merely maintained a stern expression and

sorrow was evident with every step. “Dad, getting I explain everything to you slowly?”

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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

leaned in to look

that Maverick’s eyes had reddened at some point, his teeth gritted as he fought to keep the tears from falling. The usually resolute face was then marred with an indescribable sense

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up, Maverick responded, pausing in his tracks to lean against a tree by the sidewalk. He carelessly wiped away his tears

to joke around, his affection

once straight back had unknowingly begun

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

all of you, I might

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contain his emotions any longer, Maverick let his tears fall. Just as he used to when Lysander was a child, he reached out and gently touched her head, saying, “I’m fine. I’m just

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