The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 629 I Am His Son In Law

She slumped down, as if all her strength had drained away.

Thankfully, Josiah caught her just in time, preventing her from collapsing onto the cold floor.

“Lysander.” He held her tightly in his arms and consoled her, “Don’t be afraid. Don’t be scared, for everything will be just fine…”

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Lysander squeezed her eyes shut in agony, clutching Josiah’s arm tightly. She struggled to lift herself up, but her drained energy would not allow it

Josiah helped to steady her, saying, “Don’t move anymore. You might feel a bit more comfortable leaning

on me.”

There were seats not far behind them, but Lysander lacked the energy to reach them. She stood as close to the emergency room as possible, clinging tightly to Josiah for support as he suggested.

As tears slowly trickled down Lysander’s cheeks, she could no longer contain her sorrow. She buried her head in Josiah’s sleeve and broke into a heart–wrenching cry.

It was common to see distraught family members of patients wailing in despair outside the emergency room. Medical workers passing by had grown accustomed to such scenes, offering only a sympathetic glance.

Lysander had always been strong and never needed pity, especially during her most vulnerable moments.

Josiah positioned himself with his back to the hallway, effectively blocking any gazes directed their way.

Lysander had suppressed her emotions and held back her tears for the past few days. Only now could she finally let go, unable to contain her pent–up feelings any longer.

Josiah remained silent, holding her tightly as a steady, supportive presence.

After what seemed like an eternity, the doors of the emergency room swung open, and a doctor emerged. He was Lysander’s former classmate and had been briefed that the patient inside was her father. That was why he personally came out to update her on the situation.

prepare yourself before I share the following information. Your father is still unconscious, and his vital signs are extremely unstable. At this point,

the medical staff had exhausted all options, and now it was up

involving families of critically ill pregnant women. It was not until she found herself in their position that she truly grasped their emotions.

to truly walk in someone

struggled to maintain her composure while handling Maverick’s paperwork. Her

Josiah stepped in, saying, “You take a rest for now, and leave everything else to me.”

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as he asked her to wait there. Then,

agreement should be signed by a family member of the patient for

paused for a brief moment before replying. “I am the patient’s

Lysander, the doctor proceeded to methodically advise Josiah on the next steps. Soon after, they transferred the unconscious Maverick to

with her gaze fixed on Maverick, who had tubes all over his body. His organs had deteriorated severely. The fact

spoke again. “Lysander. I’ll keep watch over Mr. Thorne. You

gently shook her head. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll stay right here with Dad.”

decision, Josiah did not push any further. He stood by

stay with

from the other end of the hallway as Laura and Michelle

coma from the other side of the glass window made her eyes well

saw Laura and Michelle, she knew she had to be strong for their sake. “Mom, the doctor has already issued a critical

they could do now was

had been reminiscing about her youthful days with Maverick. By evening, she was dealt such

“Mom! Mom!”

her,

doctor arrived promptly. After examining Laura, the doctor explained, “She fainted from extreme emotional distress. She should wake up after some rest, but

as she was caught in a difficult situation. She glanced between Maverick and Laura, wishing she could/split herself

her tears. Choking on her sobs, she said, “Lysander, Josiah, you stay here with

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