His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 175 Still The Same

Lysander was characteristically unfazed by the situation.

Conversely, Zachary found himself in quite a predicament; his trousers were not only soaked through but also torn. Clearly, he was in no position to remain in such a state for any extended period.

The modest birthday celebration had reached its conclusion after they had enjoyed their meal and cake.

Exiting the Hestryan cuisine restaurant, it was evident from Laura’s expression that she was preoccupied with

numerous concerns.

Both of her daughters had posed significant challenges that day. The older one had faced complications involving her ex–husband and some relatives who were keen on arranging a marriage for her, while the whereabouts of the younger daughter remained a mystery, as she had vanished without leaving any clues.

As they prepared to leave, Zachary, driving a modestly sized sedan, generously offered, “Mr. and Mrs. Thorne, please allow me to drive you home first.”

Although his car was not a large SUV like a Cayenne, it had ample space to accommodate everyone comfortably in one trip.

Moreover, the guest of honor for the day was none other than Camila, his own mother. It would have been unreasonable to expect her to leave her duties to escort a few guests home.

dismissively, “Zach, you and the others

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with a nod, “Yes, go ahead. We’ll wait a bit longer

his gaze conveying a silent inquiry. What should we

seemed to have been swept up in the throes of romance, so much so that she wasn’t even answering her phone. It appeared highly unlikely that she would return any time soon, and it seemed unfair to expect her parents to

suggested, “Dad, Mom, why don’t you head home first? I’ll

a girl grows up, she just

of their family issues becoming public, quickly grabbed

the interruption but still speaking rather freely. “I’d rather she got involved with Zach than that physics teacher. Zach might be older, but he’s

rambling about? With the way she acts, it’s not even certain that Zach would be interested

“Forget it. I don’t care anymore. I’m taking the bus back. Let her do whatever she wants. I can’t control

that, he was

close behind, pleaded, “Maverick, what are you doing? Why lose your temper

overhearing the conversation, laughed and interjected, “Who knows, maybe we’ll all be family one day. What’s the big deal about a

an imposition having