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?”

in the future. He’s quite busy with his work,

“Oh, okay.”

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woman was quite

some thought, Lysander asked, “Do you have many classes at your school these few

I took

and Dad recently. I’ll

“All right,

money

out too much. You’re still young. I’ll take care of everything, so just focus on your studies. When I’m not at home, take good

returned to the ward and informed Howard she needed to

dialed Josiah’s number several times in a row, but

the automated message indicated he

she reached out to Daphne.

all, and we’re prepared for any outcome. This surgery was

are things going at

to Guerra Group? Since Josiah wants to collaborate, no one will choose us. I’ve been talking to my dad these past few days, mentally preparing him for the worst. If things really don’t work out, we might as well shut down the company. After all, we still have some savings at home. He could take my mom on a

have

that guy is still lurking around in Instagram playing some sort of undercover game. What about it? Did he

me his WhatsApp,

you need something from

“Yeah.”

with Zane? You two don’t

Zane. I need

I’ve said it before, I want my parents to retire and close down the company. I didn’t say it out of spite. I genuinely want them to take a break and enjoy life.”

Daphne, focus on taking care of Old Mrs. Everhart and Mr.

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gave Lysander Zane’s WhatsApp in the

a message, and nearly half an hour later, Zane read it.

aback. Zane promptly called her.

İs.”

I would like to know

you have his

but no one

breath before saying. “Um, wait. There’s something I need

“All right.”

passed, and Zane returned the call. “Josiah might be busy today. Do you need to talk

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