Chapter 416 Does Not Want To See Me

Howard opened his mouth but didn’t utter a single word after a moment of hesitation.

Lysander sighed helplessly. “Didn’t you say this matter had nothing to do with Josiah?”

“It’s not really like that…” Howard stammered.

Lysander shook her head in resignation. fh, never mind. The situation was critical back then, and we indeed saved Old Mrs. Everhart’s life. Mr. Thorne probably kept this from me because he didn’t want me to feel awkward considering my recent breakup with Josiah. His intention was good.

Lysander had always considered herself a reasonable person. Moreover, regarding this matter, she didn’t feel she had the right to blame anyone.

The phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the

Caller ID and realized it was her younger sister, Michelle.

Stepping out of the ward, she answered the call. “What’s up?

“Lysander, are you busy right now?”

“Not really. What is it?”

Michelle’s voice was noticeably hushed, and she whispered sneakily “Um… the woman who was in charge. of the demolition came by again just now, pressuring us for a response. Mom and Dad didn’t want me to tell you, but I called you secretly.”

“How are Mom and Dad doing now?”

“I overheard them talking in their room. It seemed like Mom was planning to make a trip back to her hometown, apparently to borrow some money from her cousin. Dad was busy sending messages to his friends, presumably also trying to borrow money.”

“Where are you now?”

y own room.

“I’m in my

Lysander took a deep breath. “All right, I got it. I’ll figure something out. You must promise not to take on that kind of part–time job again, okay?”

“No, no, I won’t. I dare not go there again,” she promised.

Lysander asked, “By the way, has Zachary contacted you?”

“No, but I just gave him a call. After all, he helped me get this part–time job through his connections. It wouldn’t be right if I suddenly didn’t show up. I had to let him know and apologize, don’t you think?”

“Try to avoid contacting him in the future. He’s quite busy with his work, so

“Oh, okay.”

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woman was quite relentless.”

many classes

was why I took on

time with Mom and Dad recently. I’ll figure out a solution for the

right, got it.”

money

out too much. You’re still young. I’ll take care of everything, so just focus on your studies. When I’m not at home, take

to the ward and informed Howard she needed to go

the road, she dialed Josiah’s number several times in a row,

last attempt, the automated message indicated he had turned off his

she reached out to Daphne.

This surgery was indeed timely. All we can

are things going at

no one will choose us. I’ve been talking to my dad these past few days, mentally preparing him for the worst. If things really don’t work out, we

have Zane’s WhatsApp?”

Instagram playing some sort of undercover game. What about it? Did he offend

can you give me his WhatsApp,

need something from him?”

“Yeah.”

Zane? You two don’t really cross paths,

not looking for Zane. I need to talk to Josiah.”

the sake of my family’s company, are you? Please, don’t! I’ve said it before, I want my

too. Daphne, focus on taking care of Old Mrs. Everhart and Mr. Everhart. I

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uneasy, Daphne gave Lysander Zane’s WhatsApp

half an hour later, Zane read it.

promptly called

İs.”

“Yes, I would like to know

his contact

but no

and cursed under his breath before saying. “Um, wait. There’s something I need to

“All right.”

the call. “Josiah might be busy today. Do you need to talk to him?”

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