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.

and his vital signs are extremely unstable. At this point, all we can do is to admit him to the ICU. We’ll need to

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

had handled similar situations involving families of critically ill pregnant women. It was not until she found

truly walk in someone else’s

tears. She struggled to maintain her composure while handling Maverick’s paperwork. Her demeanor betrayed a sense of

stepped in, saying, “You take a rest for now, and leave everything

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speaking softly as he asked her to wait there. Then, he proceeded to manage

the doctor reminded them of the hospital’s protocol. This agreement should be signed by a family member of the patient for it to

brief moment before

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

deteriorated severely. The fact that he managed to hold on until now and only fell

keep watch over Mr. Thorne. You should go rest for a bit. Mrs. Thorne and the

not going anywhere. I’ll stay right

not push any further.

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other end of the hallway as Laura and Michelle arrived.

lung cancer from Michelle on the way to the hospital. Seeing him in a coma from the other side of the glass window made her eyes well up. She asked, “Lysa, when will he wake up?”

Lysander saw Laura and Michelle, she knew she had to be strong for their sake. “Mom, the doctor has already issued a critical condition notice for Dad,” she said, her

could do now was wait.

reminiscing about her youthful days with Maverick. By evening, she was dealt such a severe blow that she fainted from the shock of the drastic

“Mom! Mom!”

over to support her, while Josiah quickly called

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

situation. She glanced between Maverick and Laura, wishing she could/split herself in

crying uncontrollably, managed to hold back her tears. Choking on her sobs, she said, “Lysander, Josiah, you stay here with Dad, and I’ll take

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