The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 699 Turning Oneself In

Tiffany subconsciously clutched at her sleeve. Her nails dug into her palm, but she was oblivious to the pain. Her large, clear eyes flickered with hesitation as she asked. “Can I refrain from speaking? Would that be inappropriate?”

After listening for a while, Nilou was not entirely clear on ne specifics. Yet, when she spoke, her voice was crisp and full of conviction. “Excuse me, Miss, weren’t you the one who brought up this matter first?”

She was a genuine child, any words she spoke could be chalked up to the innocence of youth.

In a corner unnoticed by others. Tiffany cast a disgusted glance at the whitewashed shoes of Nilou. But when she truly looked at her, she didn’t forget to put on a smile that suggested she was fond of children. “What’s your name, little one? You’re quite adorable.

As she spoke, she reached out, intending to touch Nilou’s cheeks. However, her attempt was mercilessly avoided..

Nilou immediately moved behind Lysander, saying, “Don’t touch me.”

Observing the disheveled appearance of the child and the way she had disregarded Tiffany, he immediately chided, “Where did this child come from? She has no manners at all. Was she brought from the countryside?”

His disdain for the two children was clearly evident.

Lysanne, fearing that Nilou and Rhizone would be upset, promptly took their small hands into hers and defended them with neither servility nor arrogance. “Mr. Lanister, these two children are under my care. It’s not your place to discipline them

Dillon couldn’t keep a straight face anymore

He had always considered himself the equivalent of a respected father–in–law in the outside world, often basking in the flattery of others. But now, after being humiliated by Lysanne, he couldn’t hold in his temper anymore.

Jostali gave him a look and questioned. “Mr. Lanister, are you really telling me you don’t know them!”

changed stantly. He wore a play ang mite, saying, Mr. Cuere, how could I

been brought by Iysanne on her own initiative Josiah was a person who was entirely focused on

words that followed from Josiah, however, completely took him by

even know shows that the preliminary preparations for this project isn’t thorough enough. In my opinion, it might be best to call

spoke the words with an air of nonchalance, but his tone left no room for negotiation. This was a clear demand

endured the pain and accepted it. However, reality was likely not that

had brought the two children from the village to his side, it was evident

I’ve messed up this time But could you possibly spare me this once, considering the good relations

raised an eyebrow, but didn’t say

She was pampered and coddled from a young age, so much so that she even feared speaking to strangers If I were to be brought down by my own

in tears in front of Tiffany. It was as if he was on

affection

hadn’t shed tears, his words would have been more

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Tufan was much quicker to get

truly didn’t know auling before, it’s not his fault for being unaware.

the victims in

“Little ones, don’t worry. We’ll find a way to make it up to the villagers. If my father can’t manage it,

could also

lowered her gaze, focusing solely on Aurora, Nilou, and Rhizone to

hearing someone crying, Aurora didn’t show any intention of joining