The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 548 I Did Not Want You To Be Distracted

With a fleeting glance toward the back seat, Josiah quickly averted his eyes, explaining, “His death has nothing to do with me. He got drunk on his own, fell into the river, and drowned.”

“When did this happen?”

“Before we went to Apex City.”

“Wait…” Lysander suddenly realized. “You deliberately sent me to Apex City for the summit, just to sidestep this issue?”

“That was one of the reasons,” replied Josiah. “Attending the summit will more or less help you progress. Plus, it’s been a while since Harry drowned. His body was just discovered late, leading to severe decomposition. I know how much you respect life, so I didn’t want you to be distracted.”

Lysander fell silent.

Josiah reached out and gently covered her hand, patting it lightly. “His ashes have already been sent back to his hometown for burial. A simple funeral was held, giving him some sense of closure.”

“You even arranged his funeral?”

“I hired a local wedding and funeral team to deal with it? Josiah said, “I’m starting to be superstitious now. No matter what, I think it will bring good fortune to our child.”

When they returned to the hotel, Nieva had already returned from her trek, just as expected. She was casually dressed, sitting in the dining room and enjoying the view while sipping on her coffee and nibbling on pastries.

Now that her job was done, Saffron handed the stroller over to Josiah before she returned to her post.

From a distance, Nieva spotted Josiah pushing a baby stroller, walking alongside Lysander. She couldn’t help but tease, “Well, look at that. Aurora seems so well–behaved in your care, almost as if she’s yours.”

Josiah took a seat across from her, eyeing Lysander’s helpless expression. He warned, “You better watch what you say, or I’ll end up getting punished.”

Nieva couldn’t help herself, she slapped the table and burst into laughter. “Honestly, I’d love to see you in such a situation, Mr. Guerra!”

“Sheesh. I can’t believe that I still have to put up with your insults after looking after your kid for free.”

you, but Ms. Thorne is here today. There’s no way you would lose your temper in front of

I admit, you’ve done me a huge

both walked over here just now made you look

mind at all. “It’s no big deal. A man and a woman walking together with a child are bound

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not necessarily the case. If it were me and Elio…

didn’t voice any of her thoughts. Reluctantly, she handed Aurora back to Nieva

the past few days. Did Aurora cause any trouble or disturb your sleep?” Nieva reached

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desired nothing else but to

felt an emptiness within her. She cast her eyes down and said, “No, she

more unbearable

preparation beforehand had been in

face and

part with Aurora. He turned to Nieva and asked, “If I remember correctly, you’re planning to stay here

come and help me with Aurora

agreed, “I’m truly grateful for your willingness to lend a helping hand this time, Ms. Lionhart. If you ever need

in the

Aurora, her eyes filled with the joy

them, a wave of envy

a while when she suddenly remembered something. “Oh, right, I’ve arranged for you to meet

to was

rapid progress of the matter, Lysander was no longer as worried as

was.

arrived much earlier than expected. That day, she was noticeably more reserved in both her attire and demeanor. Even her greetings were restrained. However, she deliberately

Lionhart/ she greeted. She took out the prepared documents from the folder, placing

their first face–to–face meeting, but they had previously communicated over the phone, so there was no unfamiliarity

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