The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 441 A Thief In The House

As he spoke, he reached into the box he’d brought along and pulled out a brand–new bedside lamp. Then, with deft movements, he disassembled it into its component parts.

The desk lamp wasn’t particularly large, but its frame’s weight was substantial. Adrian, holding it along with the numerous bags of purchases from the supermarket, had been standing there for quite a while. It was indeed no easy feat.

Lysander had a moment of hesitation, but in the end, she steeled herself and did not help him bedroom door.

open

the

Adrian was a man of refined manners. He wouldn’t enter her bedroom without her permission, even if the door was left slightly ajar. He sought her consent, saying, “I can help you change it. It will be quick.”

Lysander rose and moved to the bedroom doorway. Looking at Adrian’s hand, she said, “You’re a doctor, and your hands are invaluable. I can’t bear it if they were to get injured.

Adrian was somewhat taken aback. “What about your lamp, then?”

“That lamp has been in use for quite some time. I’ll just have the property management take it down and then purchase a new one,” Lysander suggested, her voice casual yet her gaze unwavering as she looked at him.

Adrian slowly put down the lampstand and began to repack the toolbox he had previously opened. He admitted, somewhat helplessly, “You’re right. If it broken, we can just buy a new one.”

He knew Lysander was intelligent, and sooner or later, she would realize that his so–called errands and lamp repairs were merely excuses to see her. But he didn’t expect that moment to come so swiftly.

He had only been back in the country for two days.

With a glimmer of hope, Adrian looked toward Lysander. Her impassive response gave him his answer. A wave of guilt surged within him, prompting him to take the initiative to apologize. “I’m sorry for causing you trouble again tonight.”

“You don’t need to apologize, but… Lysander paused for a moment then added deliberately. “Goodbye, drive safely.

She didn’t attempt to retain Adrian. Instead, she subtly showed him the door. Even her reminders were by the book, not giving him a shred of undeserved hope.

Adrian’s heart dropped. “All right.”

White Coat had been patiently waiting for him to take it for a walk. Seeing him about to leave after such a brief stay, it dashed over and bit onto the hem of his trousers, continuously whimpering in protest.

Lysander whispered, “White Coal, let g

go.”

Reluctantly, White Coat heeded her words and began to circle around Adrian again. He was wary of stepping on such a tiny puppy and found himself in a predicament, hesitant to take any steps at all.

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for such a long time, so how could he bear to

However, to avoid putting Lysander in a difficult position, he steeled his heart and locked it

this cage originally, intending to use it when taking his pet to the vet for vaccinations. He hadn’t expected it to come

spoke to Lysander. “I’ll

bade him

out the door, he couldn’t help but add a reminder. “The weather forecast said there

not wanting to utter a

door closed with a soft click.

full day of hustle and bustle, Lysander was truly exhausted. After taking a hot bath, she quickly changed into her

the subtle rustling noises from the living room

the scattered, dimly lit street

White Coat was causing

naturally lively and energetic since birth. Lately, there were signs of it developing a knack for wreaking havoc around

so be it. After all,

over her ears, intending to continue sleeping-

very next moment, something seemed off about

could be heard. This was definitely not a sound that a small

instinct was to reach for the switch by her bed. However, despite a faint click,

while, and she had just turned down Adrian’s offer to fix it earlier

this event couldn’t have been more perfect.

darkness. She reached out to the side of her pillow and suddenly remembered. My phone! She had left it on the coffee table

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by the frantic

Gr…

White Coat!

stranger in the house, beginning to emit a low warning

in the next moment, the low hum of the warning signal morphed into a high–pitched, piercing

was in pain. The puppy’s cries were sharp and shrill, causing a

yet the terrified cries from

cold floor, gently and carefully pulling the

lightning streaked across the sky, briefly illuminating the