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!”

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

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

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

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

tone left no room for negotiation. This was a clear demand for Dillon to abandon the villa project and to stop

Dillon would have endured the pain and accepted it. However, reality was likely

village to his side, it was

I’ve messed up this time

raised an eyebrow, but didn’t say

coddled from a young age, so much so that she even feared speaking to

front of Tiffany. It was as if he was on the verge of putting on a show of deep

affection

he hadn’t shed tears, his words would have

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get

this against my father this time? He truly didn’t know auling before,

the victims in the future

“Little ones, don’t worry. We’ll find a

also become a weapon

At that moment, she lowered her gaze, focusing solely on Aurora, Nilou, and Rhizone

show any intention of joining in. Instead, she simply