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

turn off the stove while cooking, and the house caught fire. The house

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house to

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

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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. He didn’t go there specifically for Lyss. Don’t overthink it.”

left so

matter as

something that a grown person could set the house on fire

“She’s never set foot in a kitchen since she was a kid. She doesn’t have a clue about

to move into the Thorne manor anymore. I doubt it’s even habitable now.”

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

about it

of soup, Molly also felt a bit weary.

go back and take a look. I’ll stay and keep

his hand. “It’s okay.

worried

did not

feel concerned, right? Go and take a look, so Lysanne doesn’t get the wrong idea that I’m the one preventing you from

shoulder. “I’ll just go for a quick

me

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

followed behind Priscilla as they

closed her

of her eye, Lysander caught sight

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nurse over to look after

recently. I couldn’t get away. As soon as I had a moment, I rushed over to

from her and said with a smile, “When an elder is ill, you should fulfill your duty and look after them. Besides, there’s nothing of great importance going on

importance? 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.

“Don’t. I’m just

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

some thought, Lysander nodded.

“Are you

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 on a silver

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