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

I will only be

a moment of thought, he added, “And

previously resolute

asked, “What are your thoughts on Lysa’s situation with the Thorne family? Lysa surely still wants to return to her medical profession, but she can’t ignore her obligations to

on

Lysander’s current matters first. Once the company is stable, whether she decides to stay or return to her original plan of being a doctor, it’s all up to her.

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“All right, I’ll trust you this time. But if you dare to mistreat Lysa in the future, I won’t let you off the hook even as

significantly more relaxed as if he had let go of

ever break my promise and do

think he had to claborate further. He simply raised his hand to pat his chest, soothing the sporadic pain he

looked at him with concern and asked, “Mr. Maverick, how are you feeling now?

his head, his attitude unwavering as he

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

made his way out

located on the first floor. After turning a corner and opening the door of the fire exit, one would

watched Maverick walk away. He remained alone for a considerable time

soon as he turned around, he frowned

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

asked, “Why are you here? Didn’t we agree

he had exchanged with Maverick,

forced out a bitter smile and said, “I… I just wanted to hear what my father

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why she could find her way

Lysander’s expression. He asked again,

as she replied, “I heard 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

father filled her with a sense of urgency. She wished she could fast–forward all the significant moments in

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part of them.