His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 403 Josiah Got There In Time

When Lysander returned to the room after the phone call, Josiah was no longer there.

He had taken the time to remove the medical waste that had just been used for treatment from the trash

bin

She was the only one in the room, which surprisingly made her feel much more at ease. She laid back down and had a good, undisturbed sleep.

The next day, when she arrived at the hospital, there was an additional person in the ward.

Priscilla was feeding Molly soup.

Seeing her approach, she greeted her with a smile, “Lysander.”

Lysander also responded with a smile, “You’re here.”

“My dad always told me to repay the tiniest favor with enormous gratitude and charity. Besides, I’ve had a lot of free time on my hands recently, so I thought I’d come over and lend a hand.”

Lysander extended her hand. “Thank you, but I can take over now.”

Priscilla handed her the bowl of soup and the spoon she was holding, then stepped aside. She watched as Lysander fed Molly the soup.

“Priscilla.

“Hmm?”

“Was the ward empty when you arrived?”

“No, Mr. Thorne has been here all along. He just went to the cafeteria to get some food, so I’m helping him keep watch for a bit.”

“Food? Then where did the soup come from?”

“I made this myself. I included several ingredients known for their restorative properties. It’s really good for recovery

As they were talking, Howard returned.

However, there was nothing in his hands, and he was wearing an expression of sheer panic.

“Lysa, you’re here…”

Lysander nodded. Noticing his pale complexion, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Howard sighed. “Even though Lyss is two years older than you, she still behaves like a child. All these years, your mom and I have spoiled her too much.”

happened to her now?”

turn off the stove while cooking, and the

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house to burn down.”

soup, she aasually asked, “She’s all right,

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goodness Josiah got there in time…” Howard seemed to realize he had misspoken. He paused for a moment before quickly clarifying, “Josiah was just worried about his mother. After all, the two houses are adjacent, and if the fire had spread, it might have reached the Guerra family’s old house too.

wonder he left so

said, “It doesn’t matter as long

“It’s quite something that a grown person could set

a kitchen since she was a kid. She doesn’t have a clue

I don’t need to move into the Thorne manor anymore. I doubt it’s even habitable

new house? You can choose whichever one you like. Just let

talk about

of soup, Molly also felt

down, adjusting the blanket around her. “You should go back and take a look. I’ll

“It’s

you worried about

not

concerned, right? Go and take

her shoulder. “I’ll just go for

help me see him off?”

Priscilla. “Mr. Thorne, let’s take the back door, shall we? The front entrance of the hospital is always congested with traffic,

followed behind Priscilla as they left.

closed her eyes to

they left, the door to the ward was left open. From the corner of her eye, Lysander caught sight of

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a chuckle, then beckoned a junior nurse over to look

so much going on at home recently. I couldn’t get away. As soon as I had a moment,

and said with a smile, “When an elder is ill, you should fulfill your duty

a daughter of a prominent family, you know. When I was coming here, I even asked my father. The Thorne family’s business is much

lightly. “Don’t. I’m just

and sat down. “Are you

some thought,

“Are you

don’t claim your inheritance, all of the Thorne family’s wealth will fall into the hands of that adopted girl! Listen to me, Lysander, this isn’t the time for us to be high–minded. What’s rightfully yours, you must claim! Why should you hand it over to someone else on

much more composed. “I’m not just going to hand everything over, but I studied medicine. I don’t understand all that business stuff, and I certainly don’t want to end up a