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

while cooking, and the house caught fire. The house

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house to burn

soup, she aasually asked, “She’s all right,

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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.

left so hastily

matter as long

muttered. “It’s quite something that a grown person could set the

in a kitchen since she was a kid. She doesn’t have a clue about any

don’t need to move into the Thorne manor anymore. I doubt

felt even more awkward. “How about I buy you a new house? You can choose whichever one you

about

soup, Molly also felt

down, adjusting the blanket around her. “You should go back and take a look. I’ll stay

his hand. “It’s

you worried

did not

added, “You’ve raised her since she was young. Even without a blood connection, you’d still feel concerned, right? Go and take a look, so Lysanne doesn’t get the wrong idea that

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

could you help me see him off?”

entrance of the hospital is always

Priscilla as they

her eyes to rest.

ward was left open. From the corner of her eye,

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junior nurse

“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 a moment, I rushed over to see

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

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 you for support in the

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

area and sat down. “Are you implying that you have no intention of inheriting the Thome family’s

some thought, Lysander

“Are you

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

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