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.

didn’t deny it either.

I will only be

thought, he added, “And also Mdm.

his two daughters, Maverick’s previously resolute expression instantly softened, revealing

still wants to return to her medical profession, but

on

take care of 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,

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his hand and patted the 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,

became significantly more relaxed as if

break my promise and do anything to let down

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

are you feeling now? If you’re okay with it, I

his attitude unwavering as he steadfastly refused.

want to spend my last days in a hospital. That’s enough. You must be tired today. I’ve said what I needed

finished speaking, he slowly made

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

away. He remained alone for a considerable time before he finally decided

he turned around,

stood at the junction of the two–story staircase, watching him. Her eyes were red, tears brimming at the corners. Josiah had no idea how long she had been standing there.

a hint of panic in his voice, he asked, “Why are you here? Didn’t

had exchanged with Maverick, Josiah felt nervous.

a bitter smile and said, “I… I just wanted to hear

H

Josiah, which was why she could find her way to the

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

to smoke less, and for wanting to help find

of having only until the year ended to spend with her father filled her with a sense of urgency. She wished she could fast–forward all the

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part of them.