The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 539 The Role Of Parents

Had Lysander not been sitting next to him, Maverick would surely have slammed the table in anger by then.

However, Maverick restrained himself, saying, “This b*stard is a cheater, always wanting what he can’t have. He caused so much pain for Lysa in the past, and now he has the audacity to come back and bother her. As Lysa’s biological father, are you just going to stand by and let him harass her?”

Josiah was well aware that any further explanation at this point would only make matters worse. He remained silent, his head bowed in resignation, sighing softly.

Caught in the middle, Howard truly found himself in a bit of a bind. “Maverick, please calm down first. I’m aware of some of the past events. The situation with Josiah was indeed handled poorly, causing Lysa to suffer. However, Josiah didn’t intend for this to happen. He simply misunderstood-”

Maverick raised his voice and interrupted, “He didn’t intend for this to happen? What do you mean? Everything I’ve said is what I’ve seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears. If you don’t believe me, go back and ask your adopted daughter! Ask her what she’s been up to!”

Because of Lysanne, Maverick had a prejudice against the Thorne family, and inevitably, he also held resentment toward Howard.

Howard tactfully assessed the situation and said, “I’ve watched Josiah grow up, and I understand his character. We can’t deny him the chance to better himself, can we?”

“Character? His character is nothing but a cheap knock–off!” Maverick was so infuriated he could barely breathe.

He then proceeded to criticize Josiah by roaring, “This man once deceived Lysa, forcing her to divorce and make way for another woman. Now he regrets it, but it’s too late!”

Howard knew the woman he was referring to was Lysanne, his expression shifting through a myriad of emotions.

Maverick couldn’t stand his dilly–dallying on such a crucial matter and asked again, “Can you just tell me if you can agree to these three conditions or not?”

and I have no objections to the third. However, it’s true that Lysa could use some help right now. Setting personal matters aside, in terms of business, Josiah is indeed the best choice.”

entirely intolerant of this. “As long as there’s any professional interaction, this guy just

from the west, I would never believe

taken aback. “Josiah, what’s going on?”

had deliberately made sure Maverick saw them, he felt a wave of unease in his heart. “This time, it was truly a micunderstanding. I’ve already instructed the PR department to iecue a statement”

possibly give Josiah a chance to speak? He genuinely regrets his actions

further discussion. This is where I draw the line.” Maverick was resolute, not backing down. He

didn’t give Howard another chance to speak. Instead, he shielded Lysander and led her downstairs. As they passed by the

ill due to his anger. However, he merely maintained a stern

walked ahead, and her sorrow was evident with every step. “Dad, getting I explain everything to

repay in this world is a debt of gratitude. My involvement

she leaned in

he fought to keep the tears from falling. The usually resolute face was then

heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer,

Maverick responded, pausing in his tracks to lean against a tree by the sidewalk. He carelessly wiped away

Lysander’s memory, he had always been tall and dependable. Although he was not one to joke around, his affection

back had unknowingly

felt an unbearable ache in her heart. She walked over and gently took his hand, rough and calloused from years of hard work. With teary eyes, she said, “Dad, don’t be upset. I remember everything you’ve said. No one could ever compare to you and Mom in my eyes. When I was sick as a child, it was Mom who looked after me throughout the

with overwhelming emotion, “Without all of you, I might have silently passed away in some unnoticed corner long ago. I wouldn’t have grown up, let

he used to when Lysander was a child, he reached out and gently touched her head, saying, “I’m fine. I’m just moved. You are my pride