His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 746 Speak Of The Devil Josiah subtly breathed a sigh of relief as he managed to ward off his potential love rival without showing any outward signs of distress.

Lysander truly didn't take the incident of being accosted to heart. All she felt was that the night sky of Norwal City wasn't as dark as she had anticipated.

She pulled down the canopy of the baby stroller to shield Aurora from the wind, then said, "I think I'd like to head back now." The hotel wasn't far from here; at most, it would only take her about twenty minutes to walk back.

Right away, Josiah stated, "I'll accompany you." Roaming around alone wasn't particularly enjoyable, and besides, he hadn't left Harborbrook just to clear his mind. If Lysander and Aurora were going back to the hotel, it made sense for him to return as well.

The twalked back to the hotel, appearing no different from any other family out for a leisurely stroll.

Near the hotel, there was a bustling street, adorned with all sorts of colorful lights that made it as bright as day. The array of goods sold there was impressive, indicating that it had beca night market. The place was filled with strolling couples and small groups of young girls wandering around.

The atmosphere seemed quite romantic.

Josiah asked, "How about we go this way? We can also look for ssuitable souvenirs to take back for my mom. That way, we won't be empty-handed when they return with gifts." "Okay." Seeing they were almost there, Lysander steered the stroller in a different direction. As she did, she pondered over the things she needed to bring. "Michelle and Daphne have quite a few gifts too. Oh, and don't forget about Nilou, Rhizone and Mr. and Mrs. Thorne..." she mused.

After she had planned it all out, they were probably going to need to buy an extra suitcase to fit everything when they were heading home.

Josiah confidently assured, "Don't worry, you pick and I'll carry. Your taste has always been reliable. Whatever you choose, my mother will definitely like it. I'm entrusting this task to you." Lysander asked, puzzled, "Besides Madam Susan, aren't you planning to bring gifts for anyone else?" Josiah appeared even more perplexed than she was, after a moment of contemplation, he voiced out, "Lynn?" "Lynn is quite the foodie, she'd definitely be happy if you brought her stasty treats. Is there anything else?" "Fred and Priscilla?" "Indeed, if I ever want to return in the future, I'll have to trouble Fred." Josiah gave a slight cough, tentatively suggesting, "How about we choose a gift for Adrian as well? He's been quite considerate of you in the past." Lysander glanced at him, somewhat taken aback, but she quickly understood that he was testing her.

"Then let's choose a gift for each of the two siblings. If the elder one has something, the younger one should have it too." Lysander flashed a smile, calmly explaining, "Moreover, you've always had a good relationship with Aiden. He always addresses you affectionately as 'Josiah'. It wouldn't be fair not to bring him anything. By the way, do you have any other siblings?" Since she had already come, a little more effort wouldn't hurt. She might as well just pick out a gift for each of them while she was at it.

Initially, Josiah found it reasonable. However, he quickly had a change of heart. He abruptly turned his about-to- nod action into a shake of his head, saying in a deep voice, "They don't need to. A bunch of grown men, they're not young girls. If they're really interested in this place, they can con their own." Lysander found his sudden change in attitude somewhat abrupt, but she didn't dwell on it much. She simply assumed he was trying to avoid trouble and didn't want to carry any more luggage, so she decided not to worry about it anymore.

Aurora had always been fond of vibrant, moving objects, from flowers to colorful lights, she couldn't resist reaching out with curious fingers. Now, seeing the night market so festively decorated, her big, round eyes were almost at a loss as to where to look next, darting restlessly from left to right.

Josiah had bought a small plush toy for her, placing it in the stroller. Even such a simple act was pleasing to the eye. He smiled at Aurora and immediately, a grin spread across her adorable, chubby little face.

Lysander stood off to the side, watching. Fearing she might be in the way, she took a small step back, immediately feeling something unexpected beneath her feet.

"Sorry, I—" She realized she'd stepped on someone's foot, and quickly turned around to apologize. However, as soon as she saw the other person's face, her words cto an abrupt halt.

Upon hearing the commotion, Josiah assumed she had encountered an unrelenting individual. Without a second thought, he was ready to step in and mediate the conflict. His expression shifted accordingly, eyes narrowing slightly as he focused directly on the newcomer's face.

Speak of the devil.

Who would have expected for Adrian to show up? Upon seeing the two of them together, with a baby in tow, Adrian was taken aback. However, he quickly composed himself and greeted them, "Lysander, Mr. Guerra, what a coincidence, are you...visiting?" Lysander courteously smiled. "Yes, is that so for you too?" "I am here for a medical conference," he clarified his intentions, apprehensive of any misunderstanding. Only then did he glance at the baby in the stroller, his eyes slightly wide as he asked, "Whose child is this?" Adrian's intuition and memory both assured him that this couldn't possibly be Lysander's and Josiah's baby. Even if they had truly reconciled, she simply wouldn't have had the tto have such a grown child.

Just earlier, Josiah's interaction with the baby was incredibly affectionate.

With a cool demeanor, Josiah responded, "She's my daughter." Adrian felt like there might be something wrong with his ears.

A sense of shock washed over Lysander as well. Just as she was about to stop him from spouting nonsense, he looked at her with an innocent face and added, "A goddaughter is still a daughter."

Lysander had barely caught her breath when it was knocked out of her again. She reminded him m himo amused and exasperated at the stime. "Don't forget, the matter of adopting a goddaughter is currently just our wishful thinking. Ms. Lionhart hasn't agreed to it yet." Josiah spoke in a good-natured and gentle tone. "I'll be careful, but I believe she won't refuse." They had a special bond with the baby. If they couldn't even becAurora's godparents, Nieva wouldn't have trusted them to take care of Aurora.

Adrian was observing from the side. Seeing the two of them conversing so naturally, he couldn't find an opportunity to interject or continue the conversation, suddenly feeling superfluous.

Luckily, Lysander didn't exchange many words with Josiah before she took the initiative to talk to him. "By the way, you mentioned earlier that you cfor a medical seminar. Have you decided to stay and work here?"

Adrian gently shook his head.

"Nothing is set in stone yet. I am here as an individual, intending ve to keep tabs on industry trends. After all, anesthesiology requires precision. It's always better to engage with peers than to work in isolation." Lysander, being a fellow doctor, could deeply comprehend his mindset.

Adrian noticed her apparent interest in the medical seminar and more elaborated a bit more. The medical seminar's organizers have invited experts from the local top-tier hospital to give lectures. The event is set to last for three days, and today is the first day. Would you like to join?" "Can I go without an invitation?" Lysander was indeed intrigued.

Without a second thought, Adrian said, "You can cwith me. The forum allows participants to bring along a companion."