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.”

the staff immediately

in front of

explain. “Dad, let’s talk inside. Things aren’t as

could finish speaking, Maverick raised his hand, which was previously suspended in mid–air, and threw a fierce punch toward

had mentally prepared himself beforehand. He didn’t dodge or

and he barely managed to steady himself

cursed, “I warned you before! You can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family

and quickly pleaded, “Dad,

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

was made of wood, and if it hit someone,

began to move, and Lysander was utterly powerless to stop him. All she could

Yet, Josiah remained unmoved.

Josiah stumbled back several steps and collided directly with the wall

chair smashed into his shoulder, instantly falling apart

already spiraled out

clothes. The baby was on the verge of tears,

but what happened was frightening. Blood had begun to trickle from

was within his reach and hurled it all toward

way, Josiah could

to get into trouble

on the bed and stop her father, but the moment Aurora left her arms, the latter burst into tears, clearly frightened

a disaster was about to occur. However, she was hindered by

Nonetheless, he still took several solid hits, with a fresh, bleeding wound added

words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool,

nearly didn’t catch his

quickly clarified. “She’s the daughter of my friend, who went mountain climbing. My friend asked us to look after her for a couple of days.

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

seeing such a small child cry so pitifully, Maverick felt his heart softened. He put down the stool he had been holding with a

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

her. She’s a business acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She later collaborated with

somewhat skeptical. “You’ve never mentioned this friend surnamed