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

route and withdraw at the first sign of danger, protecting yourself to the

“Isn’t that right?”

for always being able to make the most rational decisions. You did it when you left me

me.”

that way, then fine.” Lysander took a deep breath. “This happened because of me, and I can’t just leave the mess for someone else to clean up. Besides, after such a commotion tonight, it’s hard to hide it from the police. Even if I were to follow your plan, I might not

theft can be proven by the fingerprints in your home, but attempted sexual assault is hard to prove

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444 Did He Just Kiss Your Neck

down at the torn her and collar of her nightgown and quietly said, “There is DNA evidence on this nightgown and

froze, his breath catching. With 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

degree colder did she look up and see Josiah’s furious expression. His pupils shrank, his hands

question was

of wiping away the DNA evidence. She covered

asked, “Do you have a pair of pliers at home?”

She hurriedly pushed off the blanket and put on slippers. After chasing him into the living room, she stopped

he said matter–of–factly. “To pull out

the living room. His gaze swept across the cluttered floor and spotted a conveniently sized piece of

it away, grabbed his sleeve, and stopped him. “Calm down, will you?”

outside had lessened, and moonlight gradually filled the living room, illuminating their faces.

as he stared at the unconscious thief with a look of

preventing him from acting impulsively. “I still prefer the gentle you from

sadly and asked, “If I became the gentle person I used to be, would you come

answer his

“You won’t.”

with a little force, he could have shaken Lysander off, but he couldn’t

to do it.

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

burned. “I

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