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.”

turned slightly pale from the

bluntly, “Josiah, have you heard the story of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf“? You know what happened the last time I let

knew his credibility was shot. More explanations were useless. Rubbing his throbbing temples, he asked, “I really don’t mean any harm. I am still recovering, and I know

and responded calmly.

time did not try to force his way

later, Lysander returned, meeting his gaze.

a chair. Which one do you want? There’s a hotel nearby with decent conditions 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

bring my ID, so I can’t check in.”

is the chair.

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against the cold, he said through gritted teeth, “Can’t you

prepared to close the

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

still damp when Lysander

a quilt instead of a blanket? That’s as generous

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in the freezing cold. He was almost giving up.

hallway made his shivering voice more noticeable,

subside a bit. As a doctor, she couldn’t ignore someone about to catch a cold. She relented

At least let me stay for the night.” Josiah’s eyes showed no other option, having ruled out all

“First, I need to make sure I

his complexion pale as he said, “I promise I won’t

and scrutinized him.

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

anything, she wouldn’t hesitate to kick him out

slipped inside, grateful for the warmth of the living room.

watching the commotion with Lysander,

intend to treat Josiah as a guest. She pointed to the long couch he had sat on earlier.