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.

before I share the following information. Your father is still unconscious, 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 observe him

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

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

impossible to truly walk in

maintain her composure while handling Maverick’s paperwork. Her demeanor betrayed a sense of emptiness, as if

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

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he asked her to wait there. Then, he proceeded to manage the paperwork as

presenting the critical illness notice, the doctor reminded them of the hospital’s protocol. This agreement should be signed by

a brief moment before replying. “I am the patient’s son–in–law.”

objection from Lysander, the doctor proceeded to methodically advise

gaze fixed on Maverick, who had tubes all over his body. His organs had deteriorated severely. The fact that he managed to

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her head. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll

further. He stood by her side,

with you.”

end of the hallway as Laura and Michelle

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?”

she had to be strong for their sake. “Mom, the doctor

could do now was wait.

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

“Mom! Mom!”

support her, while Josiah quickly called for

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 best for a family member

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

who had been crying uncontrollably, managed to hold back her tears. Choking on her sobs, she said, “Lysander, Josiah, you stay here

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