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!”

wore a play ang mite, saying, Mr. Cuere, how could I possibly know two kids from the untry

children must have been brought by Iysanne on her own initiative Josiah was a person who was entirely focused on business profits, how could he possibly engage in such a laborious and

that followed from Josiah, however, completely

who are born and raised in the village The fact that you don’t even know shows that the preliminary preparations for this project isn’t thorough enough. In my opinion, it might be best to call it quits. Better to cut our losses now before

air of nonchalance, but his tone left no room for negotiation. This was a clear demand for Dillon to

Dillon would have endured the pain

from the village to his side, it was evident that he wanted to

chill run down his spine. Swallowing his pride, he pleaded. Mr. Guerra. I admit I’ve messed up this time But could you possibly spare me this once, considering the good relations our families shared in the past, and let me enjoy

slightly raised an eyebrow, but didn’t say a word.

died young, and I was left with only one daughter, Tiff. She was pampered and coddled from a young age, so much so that she even

front of Tiffany. It

affection

hadn’t shed tears, his words would have

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get into character. “Jose,

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

the victims in

streamed down her face as she spoke to Nilou and Rhizone. “Little ones, don’t worry. We’ll find a way to make it up to the villagers.

could also become a weapon

moment, she lowered her gaze, focusing solely on Aurora, Nilou, and Rhizone to shield them

intention of