The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 175 Still The Same

Lysander was characteristically unfazed by the situation.

Conversely, Zachary found himself in quite a predicament; his trousers were not only soaked through but also torn. Clearly, he was in no position to remain in such a state for any extended period.

The modest birthday celebration had reached its conclusion after they had enjoyed their meal and cake.

Exiting the Hestryan cuisine restaurant, it was evident from Laura’s expression that she was preoccupied with

numerous concerns.

Both of her daughters had posed significant challenges that day. The older one had faced complications involving her ex–husband and some relatives who were keen on arranging a marriage for her, while the whereabouts of the younger daughter remained a mystery, as she had vanished without leaving any clues.

As they prepared to leave, Zachary, driving a modestly sized sedan, generously offered, “Mr. and Mrs. Thorne, please allow me to drive you home first.”

Although his car was not a large SUV like a Cayenne, it had ample space to accommodate everyone comfortably in one trip.

Moreover, the guest of honor for the day was none other than Camila, his own mother. It would have been unreasonable to expect her to leave her duties to escort a few guests home.

waved his hand dismissively, “Zach, you and the others go on ahead.

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Still

nod, “Yes, go ahead. We’ll wait a

looked over at Lysander, his gaze conveying a silent inquiry.

so that she wasn’t even answering her phone. It appeared highly unlikely that she would

suggested, “Dad, Mom, why don’t you head

lamented, “Once a girl grows up,

of their family issues becoming public, quickly grabbed his arm,

that you mention Zach, it reminds me,” Maverick continued, somewhat calmed by the interruption but still speaking rather freely. “I’d rather she got involved with Zach than that physics teacher. Zach might be older, but he’s still younger than that teacher, and we know

With the way she acts, it’s not even certain that Zach would be interested in

and resigned, declared, “Forget it. I don’t care anymore. I’m taking the bus back. Let her do whatever she wants. I can’t control

was

doing? Why lose your

interjected, “Who knows, maybe we’ll all be family one day. What’s the big deal about a few jokes? I’ll join you

and it was already an imposition having