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

yourself an escape route and withdraw at the first sign of danger, protecting yourself to the fullest

“Isn’t that right?”

saying you’re wrong. I actually admire you for always being able to make the most rational decisions. You did

me.”

I can’t just leave the mess for someone else to clean up. Besides, after such a commotion tonight, it’s hard to

tone softened slightly. “The theft can be proven by the fingerprints in your home, but attempted sexual assault is

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444 Did He Just Kiss Your Neck

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

his breath catching. With his reddened eyes and tightly pressed lips, he looked frightening.

struggled and tried to scratch the thief’s face but didn’t succeed.

she look up and see Josiah’s furious expression. His

was blunt.

was afraid of wiping away the DNA evidence. She covered her neck with her loose hair and recalled, “He only

asked, “Do

blanket and put on slippers. After chasing him into the living room, she

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

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

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

moonlight gradually filled the

at the unconscious thief with a look of

clung to his waist, preventing him from acting impulsively. “I still prefer the

his head, looking into her eyes. Finally, he smiled sadly and asked, “If I

didn’t answer his

“You won’t.”

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

to do it.

that you’ve voluntarily hugged

let go as if burned. “I just don’t wash

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