The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 432 The Air Is Filled With Tension

Josiah? What’s he doing here?

Lysander took another look at the kindly–looking lady standing in front of her. Her face was unfamiliar, yet her efficient and quick movements reminded Lysander somewhat of Eleanor.

Is she a housekeeper? Then who’s the new neighbort

“Aiden, do we have any aspirin at home?” another voice called out, sounding strained.

“You just moved in, how could everything be perfectly in place? Just wait a bit, Josiah, I’ll call for an errand runner for you.”

“Hurry up, my head is killing me.” The weariness in Josiah’s voice was more pronounced than it had been at the billiard lounge, impossible to overlook.

In her moment of hesitation. Aiden emerged from the neighboring doorway, glancing around before his eyes fell on the unfolding scene. “Martha, what’s taking you so long- he began, but his words trailed off as he caught sight of his surroundings, inhaling sharply. “Adrian? What are you doing here? You… Were you with Lysander last night?”

Martha chuckled lightly, adding to the confusion, “So, you two know each other?”

Aiden, looking flustered, asked in a whisper filled with urgency, “Adrian, weren’t you in Stounia?”

Adrian replied calmly, “I just got back last night.”

“You came straight here after returning? Did you also spend the night at Lysander’s place?”

Martha interjected with a laugh, “They’re a married couple, after all. There’s nothing unusual about them sleeping together.”

Aiden appeared visibly agitated, stamping his foot as he exclaimed, “Martha, please, no more talking! Isn’t it chaotic enough already? You should hurry back to the kitchen, go on, quickly now.”

Aiden seemed close to tears at the misunderstanding. They’re not the ones who are married!

Lysander, feeling her face pale, hastily pushed away Adrian’s arm and steadied herself against the door frame, slipping her shoes on with trembling hands.

withdrew his arm, maintaining his composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go ahead,

murmured an

address the lingering questions, “What brings you here? Was the mansion that Mom and Dad bought for you

his composure. “Previously, Josiah had a project nearby. Madam Susan had trouble sleeping, and he didn’t want his late returns to disturb her.

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back and forth between Adrian and

learns that Adrian is with

face more haggard and pale than usual, betraying his exhaustion. He furrowed his brows

is no one,” Aiden hastily

morning. His expression, already sour, darkened

casually remarking, “Mr. Guerra, have you recently moved into the house next door? That’s quite the coincidence.

the bloodshot look in

meanwhile, approached carrying a bottle of medicine, which she handed

inquisitively. “What is

one tablet at

expression unreadable,

ease the tension, gratefully took the medicine, thanking her, “Thanks,

Josiah, furrowed her brows with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge quite late last night. Why did you go out

was potent, indicating that he had either been drinking heavily or had

reply was curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain.

by his harsh tone, was the first to

it will be a while before

filled

hurriedly interjecting, “No, no, Martha is just about to finish.” Josiah, shouldn’t we head back??

half–smile, his eyes studying Adrian intently for a moment before he surprisingly conceded, “I’ll take you