The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

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The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 569 Let Me In For The Night

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The hallway had four walls and a ceiling. They were certainly not the streets, but it was genuinely cold in the middle of the night, with nowhere to sit.

He glanced at the securely locked door of his own house and then at Lysander’s door, which was at least still open, hope flickering in his eyes.

After her outburst, Lysander was no longer sleepy. She said rationally, “There’s no point in looking at me. I don’t have the key to your house. Find someone to help. Doesn’t your cook have a key?”

In short, she was implying that he had better not think about clinging to her again.

Josiah hesitantly withdrew his hand from blocking the door and noticed that Lysander did not immediately shut it. He pushed his luck and said, “Martha does have a key, but my phone is locked inside

the house.”

Lysander reached for her phone. “No problem, you can use mine.”

Josiah had a ready excuse. “How could I remember Martha’s number? Besides, it is already past midnight. Even if I did remember, it is inappropriate to wake her up now.”

Lysander knew the best solution but did not want to suggest it herself. Seeing that Josiah did not bring it up, she questioned, “Don’t you have a spare key at home?”

Josiah sighed and replied, “No.”

Lysander responded firmly, “You should have one.”

Josiah shook his head. “I really don’t.”

slightly

“Josiah, have you heard the story of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf“? You know what happened the last time I let you in when we were in Apex City. Are you

Rubbing his throbbing temples, he asked, “I really don’t mean any harm. I am still recovering, and I know you’ve been busy. Can you let me in – to talk? 1 am

eyed his thin loungewear and responded calmly. “Wait

not understand but this time did not try to force his way in. He simply stood there and

returned, meeting his gaze.

where you can stay for the night. Or if you really don’t want to go far, you can sit on the chair and wait until morning. Once the property management office opens, those on duty will help you get in.”

not bring my ID, so

is the chair. I’ll lend you a

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this outcome and felt a pang of disappointment. Bracing against the cold, he said through gritted teeth, “Can’t you just let me in

prepared to close the door.

tactics. “It is really cold outside. My clothes are thin, and I haven’t dried my hair properly after washing it.”

dripping but still damp when Lysander was treating his wound earlier.

Lysander said thoughtfully. “How about a quilt instead of a blanket? That’s as generous as

1. be.

giving up. “Are you

made his shivering voice more

felt her anger subside a bit. As a doctor, she couldn’t ignore someone about to catch

to go. At least let me stay for the night.” Josiah’s eyes showed no other

I need to make sure I am

the cold, his complexion pale as he said, “I

and

only sleep on the couch. If you disagree, you can stay outside. Playing

hesitate to kick him out

for the warmth of the living

who had been watching the commotion with

treat Josiah as a guest. She pointed to the long couch he had