The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 403 Josiah Got There In Time

When Lysander returned to the room after the phone call, Josiah was no longer there.

He had taken the time to remove the medical waste that had just been used for treatment from the trash

bin

She was the only one in the room, which surprisingly made her feel much more at ease. She laid back down and had a good, undisturbed sleep.

The next day, when she arrived at the hospital, there was an additional person in the ward.

Priscilla was feeding Molly soup.

Seeing her approach, she greeted her with a smile, “Lysander.”

Lysander also responded with a smile, “You’re here.”

“My dad always told me to repay the tiniest favor with enormous gratitude and charity. Besides, I’ve had a lot of free time on my hands recently, so I thought I’d come over and lend a hand.”

Lysander extended her hand. “Thank you, but I can take over now.”

Priscilla handed her the bowl of soup and the spoon she was holding, then stepped aside. She watched as Lysander fed Molly the soup.

“Priscilla.

“Hmm?”

“Was the ward empty when you arrived?”

“No, Mr. Thorne has been here all along. He just went to the cafeteria to get some food, so I’m helping him keep watch for a bit.”

“Food? Then where did the soup come from?”

“I made this myself. I included several ingredients known for their restorative properties. It’s really good for recovery

As they were talking, Howard returned.

However, there was nothing in his hands, and he was wearing an expression of sheer panic.

“Lysa, you’re here…”

Lysander nodded. Noticing his pale complexion, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Howard sighed. “Even though Lyss is two years older than you, she still behaves like a child. All these years, your mom and I have spoiled her too much.”

happened to her

night, she forgot to turn off the stove while cooking, and the house caught fire. The house was

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house to burn

soup, she aasually asked,

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thank goodness Josiah got there in time…” Howard seemed to realize he had misspoken. He paused for a moment before quickly clarifying, “Josiah was just worried about his mother. After all, the two houses are adjacent, and if the fire had spread, it might have reached the Guerra family’s old house too. He didn’t go there specifically for

so hastily last night.

doesn’t matter as long as she’s fine.”

something that a grown person could set the house on fire just by cooking.”

clearly embarrassed as he awkwardly rubbed his hands together. “She’s never set foot in a kitchen since she was a kid. She doesn’t have

need to move into the Thorne manor anymore. I doubt it’s even habitable

“How about I buy you a new house?

about

finishing a bowl of soup, Molly also felt a bit

go back and take a look. I’ll stay and

“It’s okay. I’ll

you worried about

not respond.

without a blood connection, you’d still feel concerned, right? Go and take a look, so Lysanne doesn’t

patted her shoulder. “I’ll just go for a quick look, and I’ll be right

you help me see him off?”

shall we? The front entrance of the hospital is always congested with traffic, while

Priscilla as they left.

closed her eyes to

was left open. From the corner of her eye, Lysander caught sight

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a junior nurse over to look after Molly before she left.

on at home recently. I couldn’t get away. As soon as

said with a smile, “When an elder is ill, you should fulfill your duty and

you know. When I was coming here, I even asked my father. The Thorne family’s business is much larger than ours. Who knows. I might have to cling to

“Don’t. I’m just an ordinary doctor.”

area and sat down. “Are you implying that you have no intention of

thought,

“Are you

the Thorne family’s wealth will fall into the hands of that adopted girl! Listen to

studied medicine. I don’t understand all that business stuff, and I certainly don’t want