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.

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

an

leave did Adrian address the lingering questions, “What brings you here? Was the mansion that

posed the question to Aiden, who wore a look of disbelief before gathering his composure. “Previously, Josiah had a project nearby. Madam Susan had trouble sleeping, and he didn’t want his late returns

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voice softened as he spoke, his eyes flickering back and forth between Adrian and Lysander as if seeking confirmation

Josiah learns that Adrian is with Lysander, what

his face more haggard and pale than

no one,” Aiden hastily tried to deflect, but it was too

Adrian, who had shown up at Lysander’s doorstep early in the morning. His expression, already sour, darkened further, becoming more intense as he took in the

you recently moved into the house

stare carrying an unmistakable sharpness, accentuated by the bloodshot look in his eyes that hinted at his fatigue or

carrying a bottle of medicine, which she handed over

an eyebrow inquisitively.

tablet at a

his expression unreadable, and chose not

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

a strong scent of alcohol still lingering on Josiah, furrowed her brows with concern, “You were at the billiard lounge quite late last night. Why did you go out drinking so

indicating that he had either been drinking

cold as she spoke. His reply was curt, “I have my work schedule to maintain.

harsh tone, was the first to look away,

forward, positioning himself between Lysander and Josiah, trying to diffuse the situation. “Let’s set aside work discussions for now. It appears it will be a while before the housekeeper finishes preparing breakfast. Why don’t you join us for a meal? I’ve prepared quite a bit;

was filled with tensión.

hurriedly interjecting, “No, no,

studying Adrian intently for a moment before he surprisingly conceded, “I’ll take