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 now?”

turn off the stove while cooking, and the house

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to

to feed Molly soup, she aasually asked, “She’s all right, isn’t

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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 there specifically for Lyss.

he left so hastily last

said, “It doesn’t matter as long as

“It’s quite something that a grown person could set the house on fire

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

I don’t need to move into the Thorne manor anymore. I doubt it’s even habitable

you a new house?

about it later.”

of soup, Molly also

her. “You should go

his hand. “It’s okay. I’ll stay

you worried about

not

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 one preventing

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

help me see him off?”

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

followed behind Priscilla

also closed her eyes to

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

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then beckoned a junior nurse over

much going on at home recently. I couldn’t get away. As soon as I had a moment, I rushed over to see you.”

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

You’re now a daughter of a prominent family, 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

forehead lightly. “Don’t. I’m just

down. “Are you implying that you have no intention of inheriting the Thome

thought,

“Are you

of that adopted girl! Listen to

just going to hand everything over, but I studied medicine. I don’t understand all that business stuff, and I certainly don’t want