His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 626 You Need Me

It took Michelle a considerable amount of time to process Maverick’s words. She opened her mouth to respond, but before she could form the words, she burst into uncontrollable sobs. “Dad, no, how could this be? You always seem so strong and healthy, it can’t be possible!”

Maverick, witnessing his youngest daughter’s breakdown, felt a deep pang of sorrow. His lips trembled as he fought back his own tears.

In the past, he would have maintained a stoic, fatherly demeanor, but now, faced with his daughter’s raw grief, he felt an even greater distress than her own.

Lysander, observing her sister’s breakdown, moved to comfort Michelle. However, as she reached out to touch her sister’s hand, the overwhelming sense of her own grief sapped her strength, and she found herself unable to offer the support she intended.

Maverick, summoning his strength, spoke with a firm, albeit gentle voice, “Mich, you’re an adult now. Even though you’re still in school, you’re not a child. Crying won’t change our reality. In the future, I need you to help Lysa look after your mother. Try your best to manage, and importantly, try not to cause your sister any unnecessary worry, okay?”

His words, though harsh, carried an undeniable logic. For Michelle, struggling on the verge of collapse, it was a stark reminder that despite her despair, she needed to confront the reality of their family’s crisis. The gravity of her father’s illness and their situation forced her to realize that this was not the time for tears, especially since their mother was still unaware of the truth.

Upon seeing his younger daughter’s tears, Maverick’s expression softened, and he spoke in a gentler tone, “Let’s not tell your mother about this right now. I want to spend a few happy days with her. Is that okay?”

Michelle was overwhelmed by her tears, seemingly unable to hear anything else, teetering on the edge of an emotional breakdown.

Lysander hadn’t expected her father to be so reasonable. Gently helping Michelle to her feet, she said, “There, there, stop crying. If you keep crying, it’ll only make Dad feel worse.”

Maverick wiped the tears from his youngest daughter’s face and reassured her, “It’s all right. I’m still standing here just fine, aren’t I?”

No one could predict what the future held, but at that moment, Maverick longed to spend quality time. with his family. Even the words that had once made him feel awkward now came out effortlessly.

Michelle stopped crying, but it was clear that her emotions were still in turmoil. She looked as if her spirit had been crushed.

With everyone here, leaving Laura alone at the campsite might not be safe. Taking the initiative, he addressed Lysander and Josiah,

that, he led Michelle away, just as he used to when taking her to

her father might suddenly disappear, obediently let him lead her,

to say a word. She simply nodded in silence and watched as they vanished into the

camp. Lysander watched for a long time. Even after Michelle and Maverick disappeared from her sight,

still feel

voice strained as she said, “No need. My dad can still talk to me, and he can still take Michelle back

see her in such a state. With a gentle voice, he began to comfort her, “You’ve already done so well.”

him,” Lysander replied, her voice

to cope this far is already quite remarkable. As for Michelle, her quick recovery shows that she’s matured. She understands the need to keep her emotions in check for the

but couldn’t bring himself to be too blunt with his words.

failed miserably. “Truthfully, I wish Michelle could remain willful forever. Her sudden maturity only signifies that the person who allowed her such freedom

for Josiah but

something I’ve already experienced. I thought I could protect Michelle, allowing her to grow naturally without worries. But now, I see how arrogant I was. I forgot that everyone is alone; no one can accompany anyone forever. Parting is the norm.” Lysander

don’t need to worry about Michelle’s future. With me around, no one would dare

whether to say

their lives had become so intertwined, much like a ball of yarn hopelessly tangled together. Over time,

”

broken pieces of their past. His voice was incredibly soft, almost a whisper, as he said, “Lysander, even if you

rational in acknowledging this fact and

quivered slightly, and she instinctively avoided the emotions she saw in his eyes. At that moment, she knew he way speaking the truth, but she wasn’t sure if she still had the

acting this way makes me feel like I’m using you,” she told him, her gaze drifting toward the depths of the

this as a problem. “Even if it means being used, it’s better than being ignored. At least it shows that I still hold some value in your eyes. Even if it all ends up fruitless, at least I can say I