The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 625 I Am Worried About You.

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Upon hearing this, Lysander’s tears grew more intense. She grasped his hand tightly, her voice choked with emotion. “If the Central Hospital can’t handle it, we can look for treatment overseas. You don’t need to worry about the money. Dad. I’ve secured my role at the company. Whatever the cost, I’m prepared to save you!”

Her resolve was clear; she was prepared to sacrifice her own career aspirations and remain at the company forever it meant keeping her father alive. As she saw hesitation flicker across Maverick’s face, she implored him with a trembling voice, “Dad, you haven’t seen me settle down yet. How can you be at peace with leaving without witnessing that?”

Maverick responded by gently patting her hand, his voice a mixture of comfort and sadness, “I may not be fortunate enough to see that day, but remember, even if one day I have to leave, I’ll still be watching over you from above.”

Overcome by her emotions, Lysander leaned into his shoulder, her cries filling the silent forest around them.

Josiah, witnessing this heart–wrenching scene, felt a deep sorrow. Despite knowing the odds were against them, he couldn’t help but interject with a glimmer of hope, “Mr. Maverick, just give us the nod. I’ve already been in touch with some of the best lung cancer specialists. If you agree, we could be on our way as early as tomorrow morning.”

He had the means to arrange a private jet to take them directly to a top–tier medical facility, though he opted to keep quiet about the overseas doctors‘ cautious optimism regarding Maverick’s advanced condition.

These experts had already admitted that while they could attempt to manage his pain, they could not halt the disease’s progression. Maverick needed a miracle, and miracles, by their very nature, were unpredictable and rare.

However, Maverick gently declined the offer, “Thank you for your kindness, but let’s not complicate things. If I had the strength to travel and stay abroad, I’d rather spend that time at home with my family. And frankly, I’m not one for foreign food like hamburgers and steaks. I’m more comfortable here.”

He had long accepted his fate, reflecting on his life with a sense of fulfillment rather than regret, “When I first received the diagnosis, it shocked me, of course. But as I thought about my life, I realized I’ve had a good run. I married the woman I loved and was blessed with wonderful daughters. What more could I ask

for?”

He comforted Lysander, patting her shoulder gently, reminiscent of how he used to carry her home when she was a child, too tired to walk after a long day.

age, Lysander had always been sensitive and perceptive. Sensing her father’s firm resolution and knowing that arguing would be futile, Lysander fought to compose herself, striving not to

a smile, “That’s my strong girl. Remember, there’s no

still heavy–hearted, Lysander inquired softly, “Dad, is there anything else you’d like to do? I’m ready to put my work aside and spend this time with you and

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need for that. Continue with your life as usual. If you hover around too much, it’ll just raise suspicions with your mother and sister. The last thing I want

career.”

now facing a situation that demanded subtlety, improvised, “It won’t impact my work. If necessary. I’ll

have no regrets. It’s important to me that

to spill from Lysander’s eyes again as she listened to her father. “Please don’t talk like that. Mom has always said that marrying you was

turned tenderly to Laura, his voice softening. “Your mother is an incredible woman. We’ve been through so much together. I’d hoped to build a new house to bring her joy in her later years, but it seems I won’t see that day. Looking ahead, you’ll

continued, “Lysa, I’m sorry. I wish I could continue to shoulder these

had never viewed the care of the family as a task that was Maverick’s alone to bear. She tried to speak up, to offer reassurance, but her voice was raspy and weak from crying too much. When

“Mr. Maverick, I’ve always been a man of my word. Should

semblance of composure, quickly interjected, “Dad, why are you talking as if the weight of everything rests solely on your shoulders? As the eldest daughter, it’s my role to support this family too. You’ve done so much for

spoke, she dabbed at her tear–stained cheeks, the redness around her eyes a stark testament to the depth of her

gesture filled with tenderness. “How could I ever doubt you, my child? My concern isn’t a question of your capability; it’s just that I worry about the burden being too much for you, especially when I’m

the silence was pierced by the sound of snapping twigs from behind him. Maverick spun around, his expression alarmed as he caught sight of Michelle standing there with a confused and startled look on

with confusion and disbelief, managed to stammer, “Dad, Lysa…

he grasped the gravity of what Michelle might have overheard, he asked with a tremulous voice, “Mich? Did you