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

off the stove while cooking,

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Got

to burn down.”

continued to feed Molly soup, she aasually asked, “She’s all

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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

he left so

matter as long as she’s

a grown person could set the house on fire

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

into the Thorne manor anymore. I

buy you a new house? You can choose whichever one you

about

finishing a bowl of soup, Molly also

go back and take

his hand. “It’s okay. I’ll stay

you worried about

did not

a blood connection, you’d still feel concerned, right? Go and take a look, so Lysanne doesn’t get the wrong idea that I’m the

a sigh, Howard walked over and patted her shoulder. “I’ll just go

me see him off?”

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

Priscilla as they

her eyes to rest.

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

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out a chuckle, then beckoned a junior nurse over

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

ill, you should

I was coming here, I even asked my father. The Thorne family’s

“Don’t. I’m just an ordinary

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

some thought, Lysander

“Are you

of your mind? You’re the rightful heir! If you don’t claim your inheritance, all of the Thorne family’s wealth will fall into the hands of that adopted girl! 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 over to someone else

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