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

allow yourself to fall into it. You rationally leave yourself an escape route and withdraw

“Isn’t that right?”

rational decisions. You did it when you left

me.”

that way, then fine.” Lysander took a deep breath. “This happened because of me, and I can’t just leave the mess for someone else 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

“The theft can be proven by the fingerprints in your home, but attempted sexual assault is hard to

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Just Kiss Your Neck

loosened the coat tightly wrapped around her. She looked down at the torn her and collar of her nightgown and quietly said, “There

his reddened eyes and tightly pressed lips,

his reaction and continued logically, “I struggled and tried to scratch the

the room’s atmosphere turned a degree colder did she look up and see Josiah’s furious expression. His pupils shrank, his hands clenched into fists. He

was

to cover her neck but was afraid of wiping away the DNA evidence. She covered her neck with her loose hair and recalled, “He only touched it during

asked, “Do you

chasing him into the living room, she stopped him

said matter–of–factly.

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

kicked it away, grabbed his sleeve, and stopped him. “Calm

gradually filled the living room, illuminating their

he stared at the unconscious thief with a look

him from acting impulsively. “I still prefer the gentle you from before.

sadly and asked, “If I became the gentle person I used to be, would you come back?”

didn’t answer his question.

“You won’t.”

his hand, and with a little force, he could have shaken Lysander off, but he couldn’t bring himself.

to do it.

voluntarily hugged me,” he scoffed.

as if burned. “I just don’t wash things to escalate further.”

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