Chapter 524 Pride Of Man

Lysander didn’t have a large appetite, so she was full after eating a bit at the restaurant,

Upon arriving at the garden and taking in a few breaths of the refreshing air, she felt significantly more

relaxed.

The evening is a bit chilly, but the air is rich in oxygen. You should take a walk outside. It’ll clear your head before you return to your study.” Josiah held Aurora, leisurely sharing the wealth of experience he had accumulated over years of work.

Lysander responded, “This seems like a question from a middle school geography test.”

Josiah nodded in agreement. “That’s right. As a doctor, you should be able to understand such a basic principle.”

Lysander struggled a bit, attempting to pull back the hand he was holding. “I’m feeling all right now, so I’ll head back first. You continue to have fun with Aurora.”

The force of her struggle was gentle, and Josiah’s arm moved only slightly. However, Aurora, being cradled in his other arm, sensed the motion and became restless, squirming and reaching out with her tiny arm.

Lysander quickly lent a hand.

Aurora moved closer to her, just like in the morning, babbling, “Mommy.

As the better part of the day passed, she was already able to articulate that word quite clearly.

Josiah tightened his arms, securely holding Aurora in his embrace.

With wide–eyed anticipation, Aurora gazed at Lysander. The baby’s large eyes were welling up with tears as if she was on the brink of crying any second.

Lysander’s heart softened, and she reached out, pulling the baby into her arms. “Sweetheart, don’t cry!”

Aurora behaved even better in Lysander’s arms than when held by Josiah, instantly breaking into a smile. Aurora began to look around with great interest at the colorful lights that had lit up around them.

Beside the flower bed, a string of twinkling decorative lights was hung, which was quite captivating for

Aurora

stroll around the flower

also followed them closely, matching their pace. As they stepped onto the cobblestone path,

quickened her pace, sidestepping that

was serene.

Aurora’s smiling face, Josiah remarked with a

likes her mom. Just like Ms. Lionhart, I have long hair. Children at this age are still developing and can

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brought up, both

past

talking about Aurora’s mother, the conversation naturally shifted toward Nieva. “I truly admire Ms. Lionhart. Even though she didn’t marry a good man and her married life was a mess, she still had the courage to have a baby and raise her daughter on her own. I…

scars that had never truly healed in her

envied such bravery

is her safety net. Even if she were to make a mistake, the cost of failure

asked, “Is it because we’re already divorced, but

they have to endure the disgust and

a better life that truly belongs to her, rather

deep voice, he continued with the previous topic. “What I meant by ‘different‘ refers to our attitudes. My greatest

even want to

his voice somewhat somber. “Perhaps, to him, this child

“I don’t quite understand.”

and capable, but he’s also quite forthright. When he decided to marry Nieva, it was clear that he saw her family’s status as a stepping stone to fulfill his ambitions. He was very transparent about that before their

Lionhart was willing to marry him under

loss for words to describe the initial predicament of Nieva. All he could say was, “Everyone has their own pursuits, and

have already gotten what he wants, why would he consider Aurora

a man’s

Lysander understood.

nothing, he was willing to trade marriage

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