The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 549 The Story Sounds Familiar

Josiah had recently suffered Maverick’s verbal abuse and took Daphne’s hostility in his stride, not letting it bother him.

“I sec.” Nieva said with a hint of interest while nodding her head. “So, does his securing my investment for you lessen your dislike for him a little?”

Daphine pouted. “Business is business, but I still strongly disagree with him pursuing Lysander.”

“Hmm. Mr. Guerra, did you hear that? You’ve got a long and difficult task ahead of you!”

Josiah rubbed his temples. “I’m working on it. I know I’ve made mistakes, so I have to correct them. Only by showing others that I’ve changed can I gain their acceptance.”

Lysander didn’t have the time to pay him any attention. Instead, she noticed a hint of reluctance in Nieva’s smile.

Hiking would usually allow one to relax and unwind, but compared to before she left, she seemed to have acquired a subtle hint of melancholy.

“Ms. Lionhart,” Lysander carefully began, “Actually, I saw someone at the hotel last night.”

“Who is it?”

This time, it was Josiah who responded, “Elio.”

The smile on Nieva’s face vanished instantly. She lifted her coffee and took a sip, a bitter taste lingering. “What did he tell you?” she asked.

Lysander’s voice showed a hint of concern. “He said he needed to see you urgently. When he couldn’t find you, he left in a hurry. Did he manage to reach you?”

“Yeah.” Nieva put down her cup, then playfully covered Aurora’s ears. Her voice dripped with sarcasm as she said, “He’s the sort who won’t stop until he gets what he wants. If he traveled all this way to find me, he has to see me no matter what.”

Josiah felt that Elio was like a puzzle he couldn’t solve, probing further, “What exactly did he want from you?”

fearing that the trouble was indeed caused

After taking a bite of her dessert, Nieva managed to regain some semblance of a smile. “I reckon I’ll be able to

echoed with noticeable gasps, for the news had come

heavy heart, suspecting that she was

had truly lived through the

who was still happily laughing, and was struck by a troubled feeling. “Did he suggest

outside is pregnant. He probably wants to

story sounded eerily

Perhaps, in his eyes, she is merely a byproduct of his climb to

was utterly disgusted by Elio’s adulterous behavior. Yet, ironically, he was the least qualified person there to

the future? It’s quite tough to raise a baby on your own.”

It doesn’t matter if her father doesn’t care for her, I will give her double the love. I’ll be there for her as she grows up, giving her the very best the world has to offer.”

go of a heavy burden. Yet her hand remained protectively over Aurora’s ear, even if the latter was still too young to comprehend

your daughter unjustly. I hope he finds no peace at home with his new love,

laced with venom, and as she spoke, she kept glancing in

was in the wrong, Josiah kept his head

doesn’t matter anymore, as long as he doesn’t show up in front of me

life. Instead, she

can’t stay here for long. I’ll have to entrust Aurora to you next time.”

rise and tidy up. Cradling Aurora in her

“Let

and clothes with Daphne, even remembering to refill the thermos with hot water.

handed over the toys and wet wipes he had purchased over the past two days, saying, “Take these as well. Aurora might need

if there ever comes a day when I’m homeless, I’ll have to come to

agreed, “No problem. You’re always

immediately made her stand clear, pulling Lysander along with her. “Mr. Guerra is a busy man, and it’s the housekeepers who cook at his home. Ms. Lionhart, why don’t you come to my place instead? Lysander and I will personally prepare a meal for you.”