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.

couldn’t stand his dilly–dallying on such a crucial matter and asked again, “Can you just tell me if you can agree to these three conditions

use some help right now. Setting personal matters aside, in terms of

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

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

immediately taken aback. “Josiah, what’s going on?”

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

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539 The Role

possibly give Josiah a chance to speak?

themselves.”

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. He immediately took Lysander’s hand.

Lysander and led her downstairs. As they

glances at Maverick, worried that he might become ill due 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, her

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no 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

finished speaking, she leaned

keep the tears from falling. The usually

by

tracks to lean against a tree

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

had unknowingly

hand, rough and calloused from years 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. And then there’s Michelle, who

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

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Just as he used to when Lysander was a child, he reached out and gently touched her head, saying, “I’m fine.

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