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

off the stove while cooking, and the

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feed Molly soup, she

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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 as she’s fine.”

quite something that a grown person could set the house on fire just by

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

been resolved, and I don’t need to move into the Thorne manor anymore.

felt even more awkward. “How about I buy you a new house? You can choose whichever one you like. Just let me know.”

about

of soup, Molly also

around her. “You should go back and take a look.

“It’s okay. I’ll

you worried about

not

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

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

me see

of the hospital

followed behind Priscilla as they

her eyes to rest.

corner of her eye, Lysander

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a chuckle, then beckoned a junior nurse over to look after Molly before

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

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

You’re now a daughter of a prominent family, you know. When I was coming here, I even asked my father.

“Don’t. I’m just an ordinary

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

thought, Lysander

“Are you

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

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