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 the room was

storm brewing, stepping forward to explain. “Dad, let’s talk

hand, which was previously suspended

mentally prepared himself beforehand. He didn’t

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

alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why are you still bothering my Lysa? Today, I’ll

was startled and quickly pleaded, “Dad,

by 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

of wood, and if it hit someone, it

began to move, and Lysander was utterly powerless to stop him. All she could do was watch helplessly as the chair came crashing

Yet, Josiah remained unmoved.

dull thud. Josiah stumbled back several steps and collided directly with the wall

into his shoulder, instantly falling apart and crashing onto the

already spiraled out

tiny hand, gripping onto Lysander’s clothes. The

happened was frightening. Blood had begun to trickle from Josiah’s forehead,

was within his reach and hurled

way,

didn’t want Maverick to get into trouble

but the moment Aurora left her arms, the latter burst into tears, clearly frightened by the scene before

However, she was hindered by

the ordeal, Josiah never retaliated. He only raised his arms to shield his vital areas. Nonetheless, he still took several solid hits, with a fresh, bleeding wound added to his brow. He said, “It’s all right, Lysander. You don’t need to

form a complete

didn’t catch

friend asked us to look

catch her breath, with large tears streaming down

felt his heart softened. He put down

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

surname Lionhart. She later collaborated with

still somewhat skeptical. “You’ve never mentioned this