The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 548 I Did Not Want You To Be Distracted

With a fleeting glance toward the back seat, Josiah quickly averted his eyes, explaining, “His death has nothing to do with me. He got drunk on his own, fell into the river, and drowned.”

“When did this happen?”

“Before we went to Apex City.”

“Wait…” Lysander suddenly realized. “You deliberately sent me to Apex City for the summit, just to sidestep this issue?”

“That was one of the reasons,” replied Josiah. “Attending the summit will more or less help you progress. Plus, it’s been a while since Harry drowned. His body was just discovered late, leading to severe decomposition. I know how much you respect life, so I didn’t want you to be distracted.”

Lysander fell silent.

Josiah reached out and gently covered her hand, patting it lightly. “His ashes have already been sent back to his hometown for burial. A simple funeral was held, giving him some sense of closure.”

“You even arranged his funeral?”

“I hired a local wedding and funeral team to deal with it? Josiah said, “I’m starting to be superstitious now. No matter what, I think it will bring good fortune to our child.”

When they returned to the hotel, Nieva had already returned from her trek, just as expected. She was casually dressed, sitting in the dining room and enjoying the view while sipping on her coffee and nibbling on pastries.

Now that her job was done, Saffron handed the stroller over to Josiah before she returned to her post.

From a distance, Nieva spotted Josiah pushing a baby stroller, walking alongside Lysander. She couldn’t help but tease, “Well, look at that. Aurora seems so well–behaved in your care, almost as if she’s yours.”

Josiah took a seat across from her, eyeing Lysander’s helpless expression. He warned, “You better watch what you say, or I’ll end up getting punished.”

Nieva couldn’t help herself, she slapped the table and burst into laughter. “Honestly, I’d love to see you in such a situation, Mr. Guerra!”

I still have to put up with your insults after

hard to come by! In the past, I wouldn’t dare to offend you, but Ms. Thorne is here today. There’s no way you

me

both walked over here just now made you look like a

didn’t mind at all. “It’s no big deal. A man and a woman walking together with

were me and Elio… Hmph, passersby would probably

Aurora back to Nieva and said, “Ms. Lionhart,

the past few days. Did Aurora cause any trouble or disturb your

seeing her mother, Aurora’s eyes sparkled vibrantly. At that moment, she desired nothing else but to nestle within

eyes down and said, “No, she

even more unbearable than she had

the mental preparation beforehand

daughter’s face and said, “Oh, I’ve missed you

the side, noticing her reluctance to part with Aurora. He turned to Nieva and asked, “If I remember correctly,

guys are free, remember to come and help me with Aurora for a few days.” Nieva was delighted to

for your willingness to lend a helping hand this time, Ms. Lionhart. If you ever need anything in the future, feel

half–jokingly, “It’s not just now that I need help, I’ll still be needing it in the future, Who

Nieva cradled Aurora, her eyes filled with the joy of reunion

them, a wave of

remembered something. “Oh, right, I’ve

Nieva was referring to was none other than

the matter, Lysander was no longer as worried

was noticeably more reserved in both her

she greeted. She took out the prepared documents from the folder, placing them neatly on the table. Then, she extended

previously communicated over the phone, so