The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 156 He Is Stuck With That Girl

Maverick revealed a set of pearly white teeth as he chuckled sheepishly.

Lysander spoke honestly, telling Maverick all about the day she bumped into Lysanne’s parents in the hospital humbly pleading with Josiah not to abandon their daughter.

When Maverick heard about Josiah’s intention to sever ties with Lysanne, his expression was one of immensel satisfaction. However, upon hearing about Lysanne’s parents, he let out a long sigh and patted Lysander’s shoulder. “It seems he’s stuck with that girl in this lifetime.”

This was more or less what Lysander thought as well.

Lysanne had lost her ability to bear children, and the health of the elderly Thorne couple was deteriorating. While they were still in relatively good health, they wanted to secure a stable future for their only daughter.

Josiah was essentially raised before their eyes, so they knew him inside and out. They had absolute faith in his character.

As long as he gave his approval, the latter half of Lysanne’s life wouldn’t be too shabby.

Yet, they understood in their hearts that binding Josiah for a lifetime was also unfair to him.

However, they had no choice. For the sake of their daughter, they had to play the villain. Using their status as elders, they pressured him with their health and even their lives. They used every means possible to force him to swallow this thorn in his throat.

that girl’s mother seriously ill”

Lysander shook her head. “I’m not quite sure myself. All I know is that she has to use a wheelchair, and she indeed appears to be quite frail.”

extinguished his cigarette, sighing. “Having a daughter like this… Well,

decided to inquire about Michelle’s situation. “Dad, you mentioned over the phone that Michelle is in a relationship. Is he one of her

grew exasperated at the mention of that.

“What?”

is already in

bit

furrowed her brows in concern. “Does the

“Of course he does.”

“What did he say?”

“He came to speak with your mom and me once. He said it’s the final stage of the college entrance exams and suggested we should let Mich finish her exams before discussing it with her. He was worried that a direct rejection might affect Mich’s performance. He sure knows how to sweet–talk, yet he continues to act all friendly with Mich, even going so far as

absurd she thought it was.

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156 He Is Stuck With That

significantly?”

on physics and neglects all other

Lysander stood up. “I’m going to the cram school

saying. Michelle is quite rebellious these days, and she talks back to us! She’s always listened to you. Maybe she’ll listen if you talk to

cram school, then hailed a cab and went

arrived at the building fifteen minutes

carrying a backpack over her shoulders. Beside her stood a man who appeared to be around thirty years old. He was wearing a suit, with black–framed glasses perched on his nose. In one hand, he was holding a

far away, Lysander took a moment to size up