The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 428 Is She Also Your Woman

“I’ve already told you, please stop pestering Zachary so much,” Lysander chided her sister.

“But Zachary himself mentioned that he had some free time today and had to run a few errands in that part of town anyway. It actually works out perfectly, being right on his way,” Michelle countered.

Lysander’s response was tinged with urgency. “I’ve repeatedly told you not to get involved with him….. Michelle, can you please just listen to me?”

“Did things end that badly with Zachary? Why do you seem so eager to avoid him?”

“Just stop questioning me.” Lysander insisted. “Do what you’re told, okay? I’m going to pick up Mom this afternoon. Stay at home and behave yourself, all right?”

“All right, I get it.”

It was only after she had ended the call that Zachary let out a chuckle. “Are you really that frightened of

me?”

Lysander did not offer him a welcoming look. “If you’ve finished what you had to say, then please leave.”

“I’m on my way out, but you might want to consider trying a little harder. After all, Josiah is a man who once had genuine feelings for you. If things get desperate… you might have to make some sacrifices. You know, with most men, as long as their physical needs are met, all other matters can usually be negotiated…”

Lysander glared at him furiously. “You must really have been born the wrong gender. If you were a woman, I imagine you’d be using your body to barter for all kinds of favors.”

“You should count yourself fortunate,” he retorted. “If Josiah wasn’t straight, I might actually find him quite appealing.”

Lysander responded with scorn, “Well then, I wish you bright future.”

With a dismissive gesture, she turned her back, neatly sidestepped him, and strode away with determination.

Zachary’s voice followed her retreat, resonating through the air, “I’ll be eagerly awaiting your good news.”

Later that afternoon, Lysander caught a taxi and journeyed to the bus station to collect her mother, Laura.

When Laura appeared, it was evident she was far from fine; the redness in her eyes was a silent testament to tears recently shed, likely a result of her less–than–ideal visit back to her hometown.

Laura confessed, “Your eldest uncle is planning on constructing a home but finds himself short of the necessary funds; your second uncle’s daughter is preparing for marriage, needing a sizable dowry, leaving him strapped for cash too. And your aunt, she’s not faring well either, so I found it too difficult to broach the subject with her.”

Embracing her mother warmly, Lysander consoled her, “Let’s not lose heart, we’ll tackle these issue’s one at a time. We still have a few days left; I’ll figure something out.”

close to Daphne, aren’t you? Maybe you could inquire if she

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Everharts were not

feeling the weight of the numerous complications that seemed to converge upon her

contacting Zachary, Lysander made

his character was a recipe for ceaseless trouble.

her arrival at the Guerra Group building, Lysander was met with the news from a

gone shopping with his new

Tiffany’s contact details, Lysander had no option but to turn to Zane

chaotic; the faint sound of billiard balls

at a billiard lounge?” Lysander guessed.

hum, “Seems like Josiah has reignited his interest in pool. He was here just the other day, and now he’s back.”

out with the usual crowd?” Lysander

Zane exhaled sharply.

“What’s wrong?

cryptically, “You’ll see what I mean

this, Lysander surmised the situation’must’ve been

was still surprised upon her arrival at the billiard lounge.

college student. This time, however, the scene was quite different–all the patrons were women.

hair, whom she had seen with Josiah in Skywatch under the moonlight. She sat casually next to Josiah, holding his blazer and a cigarette with practiced

standing back to survey the table, Lysander noted his right wrist appeared swollen compared to

far from this scene, Lysanne and Tiffany were

faces.

exactly is happening

You got here quickly; I thought I’d have to

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scene, questioned, “These

his hair, his expression perplexed. “I’m not sure what Josiah’s plan is, but it seems

Lysanne? Do they not mind?” Lysander queried.

decides. As for Tiffany…” He