The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 444 Did He Just Kiss Your Neck

Josiah waited silently for her to continue.

“The situation hasn’t gotten so bad that we need to

make him disappear.” Lysander analyzed their situation clearly: “The thief broke in to steal and then tried to assault me. Both are undeniable crimes, and he will surely go to jail, but he doesn’t deserve to die.”

She hopped off the bed and walked out.

Josiah grabbed her, frowning. “Where are you going?”

“My phone is in the living room. I need to call the police.”

Seeing that Josiah still didn’t let her go, she added, “You acted in self–defense to protect me. Even if he is dead, it would be considered justifiable. I’m not trying to get you arrested. I’m not that heartless.”

Josiah snorted. “That’s debatable.”

Lysander didn’t want to argue with him right now and said, “Sexual assault is a violent crime. When the police arrive, I’ll explain everything clearly.”

Josiah’s smile vanished completely. “You still won’t listen to me.”

Lysander remained silent, confirming his words.

Josiah said in a low voice, “Lysander, we’ve been married for three years, but it seems you’ve never truly trusted me.”

“Is this really the time to bring that up? The guy outside could still be saved, but if we delay any longer, he might not be.”

“I just feel like I’ve failed,” Josiah said. “You’re very independent and strong–willed, but you’ve built a high. wall around your heart. You don’t come out, and no one can get in. I can’t get in, and neither can Adrian.”

Lysander said nothing.

“You didn’t lie to me about one thing: you don’t need love. Even without love, you can live well. Or rather, you

route and withdraw at

“Isn’t that right?”

“I’m not saying you’re wrong. I actually admire you for always being able to make the most rational decisions. You did it when you left me and

me.”

to clean up. Besides, after such a commotion tonight, it’s hard to hide it from the police. Even if I were to follow your plan, I might not be able to escape punishment, and I don’t want

can be proven by the fingerprints in your home, but attempted sexual assault

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444 Did He Just Kiss Your Neck

thought for a moment and then loosened the coat tightly wrapped around her. She looked down at the torn her and collar of her

catching. With his reddened eyes and tightly

scratch the thief’s face but didn’t succeed.

turned a degree colder did she look up and see Josiah’s furious expression. His pupils

question was blunt.

away the DNA evidence.

back, Josiah walked out of the bedroom and asked, “Do you have a pair of pliers

sweat again. She hurriedly pushed off the blanket and put on slippers. After chasing him into the living room, she stopped

remained unchanged as he said matter–of–factly. “To pull

in the living room. His gaze swept across the cluttered floor and spotted a conveniently sized piece of

bent down to pick it up. Lysander kicked it away, grabbed his sleeve, and stopped

had lessened, and moonlight gradually filled the living room, illuminating their faces.

unconscious thief

acting impulsively.

looking into her eyes. Finally, he smiled sadly and asked, “If I became the

didn’t answer

“You won’t.”

lifted his hand, and with a little force, he could have

to do it.

since our separation that you’ve voluntarily hugged me,” he scoffed.

as if burned. “I just

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