The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 531 Josiah In Danger

If that ruckus continued, more than half of the hotel’s guests would come out to see what was happening

Lysander steeled herself and said, “I’ll take him next door and explain things properly.”

Josiah stopped her. “Let me go instead. You take care of Aurora.”

With the both of them by Aurora’s side and after a peaceful sleep the night before, there was no immediate sign of her impending wailing. Aurora was still opening its mouth in a blissful, silly grin.

Then, she turned to Josiah and articulated clearly, “Daddy.”

Lysander felt a chill run through her scalp. If my father hears this… Josiah is in danger.

Josiah, on the other hand, was quite all right. He gently teased Aurora by poking her cheek with a light laugh.

Lysander held Aurora tightly, continually comforting the latter. At the same time, she got up from the edge of the bed and moved to stand in front of the table.

Josiah hastily tidied himself up, striding quickly to open the door. He was greeted by the sight of Maverick’s red, angry face. He greeted politely, “Mr. Thorne-

Maverick wore a stern expression. “Where’s Lysa?”

Josiah swiftly stepped aside, allowing Maverick to see Lysander,

Lysander braced herself before greeting Maverick. “Dad, what brings you here?”

Lysander had slept fully clothed last night, so all she needed to do was to tidy up her hair a bit. However, the signs that someone had slept in the bed could not be erased in such a short span of time.

Also, she was holding a baby in her arms, and there were baby supplies scattered on the couch and coffee table. The scene appeared quite chaotic.

Maverick’s hand, poised to knock on the door, froze mid–air. In an instant, his pupils constricted sharply. He was so shocked that he was rendered speechless..

The surrounding staff remained as quiet as a mouse, not even daring to breathe.

Josiah ordered, “Everyone, return to work.”

staff immediately

front of the

stepping forward to explain.

was previously suspended

mentally prepared himself beforehand. He didn’t dodge or

body wavered, and he barely managed to steady himself by leaning on the low cabinet

You can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still bothering my Lysa? Today, I’ll beat the life out

and quickly pleaded,

rage. The more he looked at Josiah, who he thought was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the angrier he became. Ignoring all reason, he once again picked up the

if it hit someone, it could genuinely draw

him. All she could do was watch helplessly

Yet, Josiah remained unmoved.

stumbled back several steps and collided directly with

apart and crashing onto the ground

had already spiraled out of

Aurora reached out her tiny hand, gripping onto Lysander’s clothes. The baby was on the verge of tears,

Blood had begun to trickle from Josiah’s forehead, winding down from his temple in a

was not yet satisfied. He grabbed whatever was within his reach

things continued that way, Josiah could lose

get

moment

she was hindered by Aurora. and could only repeatedly plead, “Dad,

to shield his vital areas. Nonetheless, he still took several solid hits, with

His words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool, he asked Lysander in disbelief. “This child… The child

didn’t catch his

my friend, who went mountain climbing. My friend asked us to look

so hard that she could hardly catch her breath, with large tears streaming down her

his heart softened. He put down the stool he

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

don’t know her. She’s a business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later collaborated

never mentioned this friend surnamed Lionhart