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.

hand dismissively, “Zach, you and the

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nod, “Yes, go ahead. We’ll wait a

his gaze conveying

wasn’t even answering her phone. It appeared highly unlikely that she would return any time soon, and it seemed

so, Lysander suggested, “Dad, Mom, why don’t you head home first? I’ll go

eyes wide with anger, lamented, “Once a girl grows up, she just won’t stay put. I bet she’s gone to meet that worthless fellow

grabbed his arm, whispering, “Zach is still here. Don’t just speak your

still speaking rather freely. “I’d rather she got involved with

sofily, “What are you rambling about? With the way she acts, it’s not even

taking the bus back. Let her do whatever

that, he was

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

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

an imposition having Zach pick us