The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 617 I Only Treat Lysander Well

After Maverick finished speaking, he bowed deeply once again. “I’m counting on you.”

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Josiah heard him emphasize that over and over again. How could he not understand the cause of his worry?

Watching a once impulsive and proud elder repeatedly lowering his stance to plead for the future of his wife and daughter, especially to someone he once held in contempt, Josiah felt a crushing sadness in his

heart.

“I promise you, but… Lysander is very smart, and she truly cares about you.”

“I know,” Maverick said with a hint of pride. “Lysa has always been so considerate since she was little. Isn’t there a saying that daughters are always very considerate of their parents? Both my daughters are exceptional. Now that Lysa has you, I can somewhat put my mind at ease. But Mich, she’s always been a bit reckless and innocent just like her mother. I’m really worried…”

At the mention of his wife and daughters, he was suddenly reminded of his current physical condition. In that instant, he couldn’t continue anymore.

Wiping the tears from his face with his rough, large hand, Maverick gritted his teeth, trembling as he grasped Josiah’s hand. “I know this may not be appropriate, but… I have no other choice. If Mich is ever treated unfairly by her in–laws, can you please stand up for her? Lysa still has me, and I will risk my life to protect her and seek justice for her. But Mich, she won’t have her father to stand up for her anymore.”

By the end, Maverick’s voice was so choked with emotion that he could hardly finish a sentence.

Josiah remembered the wound on his forehead and gave a slight nod. “I understand. If anyone dares to bully Michelle in the future, I’ll make sure they get a taste of the same pain right on their forehead.”

Maverick smiled slightly as he chided, “You brat.”

“Are you at ease now?”

Maverick sighed heavily. “I know you meant well, trying to cheer me up. I think I’ve got a decent read you now. When you decide to be kind to someone, you go above and beyond.”

Josiah knew he was referring to his past affair with Lysanne.

deny it either.

I will only be

added, “And

daughters, Maverick’s previously resolute expression instantly softened, revealing an

surely still wants to return to her medical profession, but she can’t ignore her

on

is stable, whether she decides to stay or return to her original plan of being a

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younger man’s shoulder in a paternal manner. “All right, I’ll trust you this time. But if you dare to mistreat Lysa in the future, I won’t let you

relaxed as if he had let go

aside his sorrow and helplessness, smiled and responded, “If I ever break my promise and do anything to let down or hurt Lysander, don’t hesitate to come and take me

didn’t think he had to claborate further. He simply raised his hand to

Maverick, how are you feeling now? If you’re okay with it, I can arrange for

continued to shake his head, his attitude unwavering

If I were to consult other doctors, they’d certainly advise me to be hospitalized and I don’t want to spend my last days in a hospital. That’s enough. You must be tired today. I’ve said what I needed to. You should go home. I should hurry back too. I’ve been out

he finished speaking, he slowly made his way out of

on the first floor. After turning a corner and opening

as he watched Maverick walk away. He remained alone for a

turned around, he frowned

stood at the junction of the two–story staircase, watching him. Her eyes were red, tears brimming at the

panic in his voice, he asked, “Why are you here? Didn’t we agree that you’ll

words he had exchanged with Maverick, Josiah felt

tears in her eyes, Lysander forced out a bitter smile and said, “I… I just wanted to

H

that she had actually followed Josiah, which was why she could find her way to the corner

a little further when he observed Lysander’s expression. He asked again, “How

everything. Thank you for advising him to smoke less, and for wanting to help find a doctor. But let’s respect his wishes. I hope he can spend his final days as he pleases, even if there’s truly only three months

father filled her with a sense of urgency.

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part of them.