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.”

wouldn’t dare to offend you, but Ms. Thorne is

I admit, you’ve done me a huge favor this time. Go ahead,

both walked over here just now made you look like a match

candid Nieva was and that the latter would speak her mind without hesitation. Thus, she didn’t mind at all. “It’s no big deal. A man and a woman walking together with a child

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case. If it were me and Elio… Hmph, passersby would

Aurora back to Nieva and said, “Ms. Lionhart, Aurora

Aurora cause any trouble or disturb your sleep?”

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seeing her mother, Aurora’s eyes sparkled vibrantly. At that moment, she desired nothing else but to nestle within her mother’s arms, a longing

eyes down and said, “No, she

more unbearable

beforehand had been in

and

her reluctance to part with Aurora. He turned to Nieva and asked, “If I remember correctly,

with Aurora for a few days.” Nieva was delighted to have some

helping hand this time, Ms. Lionhart. If

help, I’ll still be needing it in the future, Who knows, one day I might just leave

cradled Aurora, her eyes filled with the joy

watched them, a wave of envy rising in

with Aurora for a while when she suddenly remembered something. “Oh,

Nieva was referring to was none other than

the rapid progress of the matter,

was.

earlier than expected. That day, she was noticeably more reserved in both her attire and demeanor. Even

prepared documents from the folder, placing them neatly on the

was their first face–to–face meeting, but they had previously communicated over the

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