The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 609 Do You Need Me

Lysander felt a wave of dizziness and, with a heart full of unease, she asked Laura, “Mom, has something- happened to Dad recently?”

Laura replied confusedly, “No, nothing’s wrong.”

Lysander asked again, “Don’t you think Dad has been acting strange lately?”

Recently, Laura had devoted most of her attention to taking care of Michelle. Hearing Lysander’s words, she paused and said. “Now that you mention it, I guess he does seem strange. This afternoon, when I found out that Josiah was coming with you, I was genuinely worried that your dad might cause a scene again. I even warned him a few times in case, but I didn’t expect him to be so composed.”

“It’s more than just that,” Michelle interjected impatiently. “In the past, Dad wouldn’t speak to Josiah, let alone give him a second glance. But just now, he was treating Josiah like a proper son–in–law.”

As Lysander listened to their conversation, her heart grew increasingly restless.

After some thought, Laura said comfortingly, “You’ve always been one to overthink, but I wouldn’t say that’s a bad thing. Perhaps your father was impressed by Josiah’s good behavior and is showing his approval. Besides, as long as you don’t accept him, our opinions won’t make a difference. Ultimately, the decision lies with you, Lysander.”

Lysander didn’t want Laura and Michelle to worry alongside her, so she suppressed her unease.

“Okay”

Only a few people lived year–round in the Thorne manor, so there was never a shortage of rooms. That night, Maverick and Laura shared a guest room, while Lysander and Michelle each occupied a room.

The rooms were not only tidied up well but also fully equipped with all the living essentials.

As promised, Howard truly cared for Michelle as if she were his daughter.

Seeing her parents and sister comfortably settled in, Lysander felt more at ease than if she were in comfort.

She had been worried earlier that Maverick and Laura might be uneasy, even planning to sit them down and have a chat. However, as soon as Maverick returned to his room, he started complaining about being. extremely tired and wanting to sleep. Lysander didn’t dare to linger around for too long, and once she made sure they were settled in, she left.

that night, as she lay in her cozy and warm bed, she

was a whirlwind of chaos. A vague sense of unease lingered

well at today’s meal, and it

and Laura’s stay quite some time ago. Michelle’s room had even

been going

felt her

it, half the

Deciding to do something, she put on her robe and

in the suburbs, far from the blindingly colorful neon lights. Instead, the only sources of light

croaking frogs and chirping cicadas lingered in the air, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and

a bit chilly, Lysander pulled her robe tighter around her shoulders and casually

out from her left. “Don’t stay in the wind too long. It gets cold

turned her head and found herself locking eyes with Josiah, who was

family were direct neighbors, and their homes mirrored each other in structure. There was a spacious gap between the courtyard and

that Josiah would coincidentally step out for

at the dinner table. earlier, and even after I left,

not used to

or keeping Mdm. Molly company by her sickbed, you could sleep on any makeshift bed

lie was exposed, she didn’t feel upset. Her expression remained calm as she

“Hmm.”

about Mr. Maverick, aren’t you? Although I’m pleased with

which he took

deeply between her brows and took the initiative to offer, “Do you

I

head. “It’s fine. If my father chose not to disclose something, he must have his reasons,t wish to pry into his secrets. My only concern is whether he’s dealing with some issue alone because he doesn’t want to burden me with

not been for matters concerning his dear family,

or said something to him that shouldn’t have been