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.

“Zach, you and the others

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Still

“Yes, go ahead. We’ll

gaze conveying a silent

in the throes of romance, so much so that she wasn’t even answering her phone. It appeared highly unlikely that she would

don’t you head home first? I’ll go and

grows up, she just won’t stay put. I bet she’s gone to meet that worthless

family issues becoming public, quickly grabbed his arm, whispering, “Zach is

freely. “I’d rather she got involved with

scolding sofily, “What are you rambling about? With the way she acts, it’s not even certain that Zach would

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

was ready to

behind, pleaded, “Maverick, what are you doing? Why lose your temper now? You’re just giving

day. What’s the big deal about a few jokes? I’ll join you on the bus back.

an imposition having Zach pick us up this morning. We really can’t