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.”

to come by! In the past, I wouldn’t dare to offend you, but Ms. Thorne is here today. There’s no

help but chuckle. “Alright, alright, I admit, you’ve done me a huge favor

brushed her hand against Lysander’s. “But honestly, the way you both walked over here just now made you look like a match made in

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

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her hand dismissively. “That’s not necessarily the case. If it were me and Elio… Hmph, passersby would probably just think we are enemies.”

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

any trouble or disturb your sleep?” Nieva reached out and took

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that moment, she desired nothing else but to nestle within her mother’s arms, a longing that stemmed

emptiness within her. She cast her eyes down and

more unbearable than

the mental preparation beforehand had

daughter’s face and said,

with Aurora. He turned to Nieva and asked, “If I remember correctly, you’re planning to stay here for a while, aren’t

me with Aurora for a few days.” Nieva was

willingness to lend a helping hand this

that I need help, I’ll still be needing it in the future, Who knows, one day

the joy of reunion even though they had only been apart

a wave of

been bonding with Aurora for a while when she suddenly remembered something.

acquaintance Nieva was referring to

progress of the matter, Lysander was

was.

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

the folder, placing them neatly on the table.

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

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