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

“I reckon I’ll be able to divorce him soon. I won’t have to keep up this facade in

with noticeable gasps, for

Nieva with a heavy heart, suspecting that she was merely putting on a brave

had truly lived through the same experience

was struck by a troubled feeling. “Did he suggest it?

is pregnant. He probably wants to make it

story sounded eerily familiar.

acknowledge his own daughter. Perhaps, in his eyes, she is merely a byproduct of his climb to the pinnacle of power. As for his real child, it is peacefully growing in the womb of another woman.

behavior. Yet, ironically, he was the least qualified person there

“What are your plans for the future? It’s quite tough

take it one step at a time,” Nieva said with a resigned smile. “I’ve had enough anyway. I consider this as my escape. Plus, I have Aurora. It doesn’t matter if her father doesn’t care for her, I will give her double the love.

heavy burden. Yet her hand remained protectively over Aurora’s

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

as she spoke,

in the wrong, Josiah kept his head

long as he doesn’t show up

to Elio’s future life. Instead, she picked up her phone

me of something. Since he already knows about this place, I can’t stay here

rise and tidy up. Cradling Aurora in her arms, she looked to

“Let

Aurora’s toys and clothes with Daphne,

the past two days, saying,

Thorne, if there ever comes a

problem. You’re always welcome.”

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.”