His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 444 Did He Just Kiss Your Neck

Josiah waited silently for her to continue.

“The situation hasn’t gotten so bad that we need to

make him disappear.” Lysander analyzed their situation clearly: “The thief broke in to steal and then tried to assault me. Both are undeniable crimes, and he will surely go to jail, but he doesn’t deserve to die.”

She hopped off the bed and walked out.

Josiah grabbed her, frowning. “Where are you going?”

“My phone is in the living room. I need to call the police.”

Seeing that Josiah still didn’t let her go, she added, “You acted in self–defense to protect me. Even if he is dead, it would be considered justifiable. I’m not trying to get you arrested. I’m not that heartless.”

Josiah snorted. “That’s debatable.”

Lysander didn’t want to argue with him right now and said, “Sexual assault is a violent crime. When the police arrive, I’ll explain everything clearly.”

Josiah’s smile vanished completely. “You still won’t listen to me.”

Lysander remained silent, confirming his words.

Josiah said in a low voice, “Lysander, we’ve been married for three years, but it seems you’ve never truly trusted me.”

“Is this really the time to bring that up? The guy outside could still be saved, but if we delay any longer, he might not be.”

“I just feel like I’ve failed,” Josiah said. “You’re very independent and strong–willed, but you’ve built a high. wall around your heart. You don’t come out, and no one can get in. I can’t get in, and neither can Adrian.”

Lysander said nothing.

“You didn’t lie to me about one thing: you don’t need love. Even without love, you can live well. Or rather, you

to fall into it. You rationally leave yourself an escape route and withdraw at the first sign of danger, protecting yourself to the

“Isn’t that right?”

saying you’re wrong. I actually admire you for always being able to make the most rational decisions. You did it when you left me and when you quickly

me.”

up. Besides, after such a commotion

in your home, but attempted sexual

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the torn her and collar of her

his reddened eyes and tightly pressed lips,

didn’t notice his reaction and continued logically, “I struggled and tried to scratch the thief’s face but didn’t succeed. However, his biological evidence is definitely

a degree colder did she look up and see Josiah’s furious expression. His pupils shrank, his hands clenched into fists. He gritted his teeth as he asked,

question was

embarrassed and wanted to cover her neck but was afraid of wiping away the DNA evidence. She covered

and asked, “Do you have a pair

slippers. After chasing him into the

he said matter–of–factly. “To pull

across the cluttered floor and spotted a conveniently sized piece of broken glass.

to pick it up. Lysander kicked it away, grabbed his sleeve,

rain outside had lessened, and moonlight gradually filled the living room,

at the unconscious

from acting impulsively. “I still prefer the gentle you

sadly and asked, “If I became the

didn’t answer his question.

“You won’t.”

hand, and with a little force, he could have shaken Lysander off, but

to do it.

separation that you’ve voluntarily hugged me,” he scoffed. “And it’s for a scumbag”

“I just don’t wash things to escalate further.”

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