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.

his arm, maintaining his composure as he addressed Aiden, “You go ahead, I need to have a word with

an acknowledgment.

Was the mansion that Mom and Dad

project nearby. Madam Susan had trouble sleeping, and he didn’t want his late returns

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forth between

Josiah learns that Adrian is with Lysander,

stepped out from the next room, dressed in casual home clothes, his face more

hastily tried to deflect, but it was too late.

morning. His expression, already sour, darkened further, becoming more intense as he took in

have you recently

unmistakable sharpness, accentuated by the bloodshot look in his eyes

carrying a bottle of medicine, which she handed over to him.

inquisitively.

one tablet at a time,”

long look, his expression unreadable, and chose not to respond.

gratefully took the medicine, thanking her,

her brows with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge quite late

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

my work schedule to maintain. Some

the first to

be a while before the housekeeper finishes preparing breakfast. Why don’t you join us for a meal? I’ve prepared quite a bit; it would be a shame to

was filled with

“No, no, Martha is just about

into a sardonic half–smile, his eyes studying Adrian intently for a

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