The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 416

Chapter 416 Does Not Want To See Me

Howard opened his mouth but didn’t utter a single word after a moment of hesitation.

Lysander sighed helplessly. “Didn’t you say this matter had nothing to do with Josiah?”

“It’s not really like that…” Howard stammered.

Lysander shook her head in resignation. fh, never mind. The situation was critical back then, and we indeed saved Old Mrs. Everhart’s life. Mr. Thorne probably kept this from me because he didn’t want me to feel awkward considering my recent breakup with Josiah. His intention was good.

Lysander had always considered herself a reasonable person. Moreover, regarding this matter, she didn’t feel she had the right to blame anyone.

The phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the

Caller ID and realized it was her younger sister, Michelle.

Stepping out of the ward, she answered the call. “What’s up?

“Lysander, are you busy right now?”

“Not really. What is it?”

Michelle’s voice was noticeably hushed, and she whispered sneakily “Um… the woman who was in charge. of the demolition came by again just now, pressuring us for a response. Mom and Dad didn’t want me to tell you, but I called you secretly.”

“How are Mom and Dad doing now?”

“I overheard them talking in their room. It seemed like Mom was planning to make a trip back to her hometown, apparently to borrow some money from her cousin. Dad was busy sending messages to his friends, presumably also trying to borrow money.”

“Where are you now?”

y own room.

“I’m in my

Lysander took a deep breath. “All right, I got it. I’ll figure something out. You must promise not to take on that kind of part–time job again, okay?”

“No, no, I won’t. I dare not go there again,” she promised.

Lysander asked, “By the way, has Zachary contacted you?”

“No, but I just gave him a call. After all, he helped me get this part–time job through his connections. It wouldn’t be right if I suddenly didn’t show up. I had to let him know and apologize, don’t you think?”

him in the future. He’s quite busy with his

“Oh, okay.”

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woman

“Do you have many classes at your school these few

all. That was why I took

more time with Mom and Dad recently. I’ll figure out a solution for the as

“All right, got it.”

money

I’ll take care of everything, so just focus on your studies. When I’m not

ending the call, Lysander returned to the ward and informed Howard she

several times

last attempt, the automated message indicated he had turned off his phone.

reached out to Daphne.

after all, and we’re prepared for any outcome. This surgery was indeed timely. All we can

things going at Mr.

for the worst. If things really don’t work out, we might as well shut down the company. After all, we still have

you have Zane’s WhatsApp?”

is still lurking around in Instagram playing some sort of undercover game.

give me his

something

“Yeah.”

You two don’t really cross paths, do

not looking for Zane. I need to

with Josiah for the sake of my family’s company, are you? Please, don’t! I’ve said it before, I want my parents to retire and close down the company. I didn’t say

to talk to him about other things too. Daphne, focus on taking care of Old Mrs. Everhart and Mr. Everhart. I really need to speak with him.”

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Lysander Zane’s WhatsApp

half an hour later, Zane read

promptly called her. “Can I… help

İs.”

would like to know

have his contact

called, but no one

saying. “Um, wait. There’s something I

“All right.”

the call. “Josiah might be busy

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