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.”

to her

while cooking, and the house caught fire. The house

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soup, she

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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

he left so hastily last night.

as long as she’s

a grown person could set the house on fire just by

as he awkwardly rubbed his hands together. “She’s never set foot in a

into the Thorne manor anymore. I doubt

a new house? You can choose whichever one you like. Just

talk about

a bowl of soup, Molly also

helped her lay down, adjusting the blanket around her. “You should go back and take a look. I’ll stay and keep watch here.”

hand. “It’s okay. I’ll stay here.”

worried about Lysanne?”

not respond.

you’d still feel concerned, right? Go and

her shoulder. “I’ll just

you help me see him off?”

said Priscilla. “Mr. Thorne, let’s take the back door, shall we? The front entrance of the hospital is always congested with traffic, while the

Priscilla as they left.

also closed her

the door to the ward was left open. From the corner of her eye, Lysander caught sight of familiar figure, who was gesticulating wildly at the

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nurse over to look after

her. “I’m so sorry. There’s just been so much going on at home recently. I couldn’t get away. As soon as I had

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

prominent family, you know. When I was coming here, I even asked my father. The

tapped her forehead lightly. “Don’t. I’m just an ordinary doctor.”

the nearby rest area and sat down. “Are you implying

thought, Lysander nodded.

“Are you

Listen to me, Lysander, this isn’t the time for us to be high–minded. What’s rightfully yours, you must claim! Why should you hand it

hand everything over, but I studied medicine. I don’t understand all that business stuff, and I