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

in front of

brewing, stepping forward to explain. “Dad,

speaking, Maverick raised his hand, which was previously suspended in mid–air, and threw

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

managed to steady himself by leaning on the

him and cursed, “I warned you before! You can live your luxurious life alone! The Thorne family isn’t interested! Why

and quickly pleaded, “Dad, please

clothing, the angrier he became. Ignoring all reason, he once again picked up the shoe–changing

made of wood, and if it

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

Yet, Josiah remained unmoved.

back several steps and

chair smashed into his shoulder, instantly falling apart and crashing

already spiraled

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

frightening. Blood had begun to trickle from Josiah’s forehead, winding down from his temple in a startling shade of

He grabbed whatever was within his reach

way, Josiah could lose his

get into trouble because

stop her father, but the moment Aurora left

occur. However, she was hindered by Aurora. and could only

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.

so furious that his hands were trembling. His words were disjointed, and he could hardly form a complete sentence. Holding onto a stool, he asked

nearly didn’t

the daughter of my friend, who went mountain climbing. My friend asked us to look after her for a couple of days. Dad, please calm down.

hardly catch her breath,

so pitifully, Maverick felt his heart softened. He put down the stool he had been holding

“Yeah,” replied Lysander.

“Which friend? Daphne?”

acquaintance, surname Lionhart. She

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