The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 535 I Am With You

Upon seeing that the patient was still there, the nurse immediately left again.

Josiah led Howard into the room, greeting the elders with the utmost- respect, “Mr. Maverick, Mrs. Thorne, how are you?”

Lysander’s breath hitched when she saw that Josiah had not only followed her there but also brought Howard along.

The situation that day seemed even more chaotic than usual.

Maverick was still seething with anger. Unable to contain his rage, he stood up and pointed at Josiah, demanding, “Get out of here!”

Maverick didn’t know Howard, but seeing him with Josiah, he was only slightly polite when he asked, “Who are you? If you’re with him, you better not stick around here!”

After the incident where Lysanne had come knocking on the door to stir. up trouble, Maverick became highly wary of any outsiders who approached him.

On her bed, Michelle was utterly bewildered.

Lysander gently patted her hand. Then, before Laura could speak, she stepped forward to stop Maverick. “Dad, we’re in a hospital. Please lower your voice.”

Only then did Maverick lower his voice, giving Josiah a direct shove.

Josiah remained unflinching, taking on his rage.

Upon hearing Lysander’s address toward Maverick, Howard felt a pang of discomfort washed over him. However, he knew he couldn’t reclaim the lost time. Nonetheless, he approached gently and said, “You must be Mr. Maverick, right? Allow me to introduce myself. I am Howard Thorne.”

Recalling the words once spoken by Lysanne, Maverick was nearly stunned on the spot. “You’re that mistress‘ father?”

“Yes…” Howard responded, a bitter expression crossing his face as he heard the mention of Lysanne. “However, I am Lysander’s biological father. Over the years, my wife and I have owed her a great deal. I truly appreciate your all for taking care of her.”

Maverick hadn’t expected Lysander’s biological father to show up so soon. Thinking about Lysanne’s actions toward his family, he couldn’t help but scoff. “Well, you’ve certainly raised a fine daughter, wrecking other people’s homes! My family might be poor, but we’ve always taught Lysa to be upright, kind–hearted, and responsible. She would never stoop to such despicable acts!”

There was no way for Howard to justify Lysanne’s actions. “It’s my fault for not guiding my daughter properly. I truly apologize.”

“You’ve not wronged me, but Lysa! You failed to care for her properly when she was young, almost letting her drown at such a tender age. Now that she’s grown up, you want to step in and play the role of a ready–made father? What’s the matter? Are you reaping the rewards of another’s effort?” Maverick was seeing red.

The color of Howard’s face kept fluctuating as Maverick berated him.

Maverick said was the truth, so Howard couldn’t utter a single

away. I just wanted

her older sister. She listened to Howard’s words,

be filled with sorrow seemingly understanding the situation at

on? What is

on your recovery. Don’t worry

Howard, but no matter what, she just couldn’t put her

uttered with a serious expression, “Mich, your sister is right. This matter has nothing to do with you,

another word.

silent, subtly wiping away her tears

within the ward had reached

Lysander, who was hanging her head low,

whenever he saw him. He let out a huff and said, “Enough. Everyone, stop crowding around here. Laura, take good care of Mich. I will take them outside to talk. This is a hospital, not a marketplace. Lysa is a doctor. As her parents, we must follow the

expressed her concern by saying, “Be careful with your words. After all, he is Lysa’s biological

have everything under

followed along with his easy–going

to Laura and Michelle.. Once she finished, he quietly asked, “Are

but she wasn’t quite at

scared.

daughter, Maverick saw Josiah constantly following behind Lysander. He immediately glared at Josiah fiercely, then protectively moved Lysander ahead, putting as much

to talk here in the hospital. I know of a rather tranquil café nearby. It offers

Howard immediately nodded. “Sure.”

by asking, “Mr. Maverick, what do you

gave a cold huff, ignoring him

to persuade Maverick. She simply said in a gentle

you

think that? Since the moment we left the resort, I haven’t exchanged a single word with him,

hearing her words, Maverick eased up a bit. “All right, I think the

spoke, he took the lead, pushing

along

to Laura and Michelle.. Once she finished, he quietly

she wasn’t quite

scared. I’m