His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 747 Relationships Vary In Intimacy Alarm bells were ringing in Josiah's heart.

Lysander had a deep passion for her work. The mere mention of attending a medical seminar had her eyes lighting up. He knew he had to do something, or he'd likely spend the next two days solely taking care of Aurora.

"Dr. Sutton," Josiah interrupted before she could express her thoughts. Then, he added in a casual tone, "You bumping into us while attending a medical seminar is indeed a coincidence. May I ask which hotel you're staying at? If it's inconvenient for us to move together, you can just give us the address." If it weren't for his fear of damaging his image in Lysander's eyes, the words he would have spoken then might not have been so polite. But even as he tried to restrain himself, his tone still grew colder.

Upon seeing the situation, Lysander could only offer Adrian an apologetic smile, hoping he wouldn't take it to heart.

In that moment, the lines between close and distant relations were immediately drawn.

Adrian noticed this subtle detail, a wave of bitterness welling up in his heart. However, it was quickly replaced by a sense of relief. It had been quite a while since he had taken the initiative to reach out to Lysander, and she had not considered reaching out to him either.

The night market was bustling with voices, yet it seemed as though he existed in distinctly separate world from them.

Adrian mentioned the nof the hotel, then turned to Lysander and said, "The medical seminar is being held at the exhibition center nearby. You can find it easily with GPS. If you decide to go, just givea call when you get there." With a look of surprise on her face, Lysander asked, "If today is the first day of the conference, you must have arrived yesterday, right?" At first glance, this question seemed unrelated to their previous conversation. However, Adrian didn't question it and seriously replied, "I arrived in the afternoon. I had smatters to attend to in Harborbrook, so I had to rush over here. As a result, I almost arrived late." "I arrived with Josiah yesterday afternoon," Lysander revealed. Upon realizing their schedules hadn't coincided to the extent of even sharing the sflight, she let out a small laugh before adding, "And we're also staying at the shotel." Adrian seemed completely unaware of this, his eyes revealing genuine surprise. "Well, that's quite a coincidence," he said.

Josiah's hostility did not lessen in the slightest. He outright dismissed the idea of mere coincidence, implying something more as he said, "Yeah, it's just too coincidental." "If I were to tell you that the hotel was actually booked by the event organizers, would you believe me, Mr. Guerra?" Adrian gave a wry smile.

"Believe? Why wouldn't I?" Josiah's laugh had a hint of nonchalance. "There are plenty of coincidences in this world." Adrian knew he couldn't explain clearly, so he simply didn't bother. Instead, he turned his gaze to the baby in the stroller. With a thoughtful expression, he said, "I've heard about the recent situation in the Lionhart family. This child is so adorable, it's a shEdidn't know how to treasure it." When Lysander heard him mention Elio, she assumed they knew each other. She quickly lowered her voice to caution, "Ms. Lionhart secretly entrusted us with the care of her daughter. If this information gets out, it might attract unnecessary trouble. So, could you perhaps..." She didn't doubt Adrian's character, but when it cto the safety of Aurora, no amount of caution could be considered excessive.

Adrian could comprehend Lysander's worries. With a hint of frustration, he reassured, "Don't worry, Eand I have no personal connection. Even if he wanted to inquire everywhere, he wouldn't cto me. And even if he did go to such extremes, I truly wouldn't know anything." Adrian was a person who was very good at keeping secrets.

Upon hearing his earnest tone, a wave of inexplicable guilt washed over Lysander. "I'm sorry. It's not that I doubt your ability to keep a secret. It's just that this child has already had a tough life, I don't want her to face any more risks." "I understand." Adrian gave a gentle smile, his gaze dropping to hide the disappointment in his eyes. He then asked, "May I hold her?" Considering Aurora's temperament, Lysander hesitated before saying, "You can try, but it depends on whether she's willing or not." Josiah raised an eyebrow from the sidelines, remaining silent.

Aurora loved to smile and wasn't particularly shy. Even when meeting strangers for the first time, she could still greet them with a smile. However, getting her to let someone hold her was no easy task.

Susan and Laura had been taking care of her for quite stime, yet they could only hold her briefly. If she couldn't see Lysander and Josiah before bedtime, she would still burst into tears.

At that time, nobody could really answer Adrian's question.

Adrian apparently hadn't grasped the gravity of the situation yet. He had a gentle demeanor that children usually found endearing. Instantly, he flashed a smile, intending to gently pick up the baby.

The next moment, Aurora burst into tears with a loud wail.

Adrian's arm froze instantly. He attempted to gently pat Aurora's back to soothe her, but she was particularly upset. As she cried, she stretched out her little hand and started to shake it vigorously.

Tourists at the night market cast questioning glances.

Someone whispered to their companion, That child is crying so hard, could it be because she's not kidnapper..." familiar with the adult holding her? But this young man looks so refined, he doesn't resemble a For the first time, Adrian found himself associated with such words, promptly placing Aurora back into the stroller with an awkward expression.

As if a switch had been flipped, Aurora suddenly stopped crying.

Josiah and Lysander were just about to comfort her when they saw her tears suddenly turn into laughter. Their hands, which were just raised, simultaneously hovered in mid-air.

Adrian felt a bit awkward and gave a wry smile, saying, "This child must be no more than a year old, right? She's still quite wary of strangers, getting scared when held by someone she doesn't know." Upon seeing that Aurora had stopped crying, and that it seemed as though his parents were present with her, the bystanders finally shifted their gazes away.

Josiah simply wanted to be a bystander for a while. Unexpectedly, the baby didn't give Adrian any face. As he silently heaved a sigh of relief, a wave of tenderness surged in his heart.

Aurora was particularly close to him and Lysander, their bond was so strong it was as if she was their own daughter.

Adrian had a casual conversation with Lysander about matters related to the medical seminar, then he took his leave. Although they were staying at the shotel, he had no intention of accompanying them. Speople, even if they reluctantly share a journey together, would ultimately part ways. He had already cto terms with the disappointments in life.

Josiah saw Adrian leave swiftly, but this didn't put his mind at ease. Not long after he returned to the hotel, he seized the opportunity while Lysander was taking a shower, He discreetly sent a message to Carol, instructing her to investigate the organizers of the medical seminar. The information was quickly sent to his mobile phone. It was from the smedical company he had business dealings with when he previously donated equipment to the central hospital.

Without wasting a moment, Josiah immediately requested an invitation from the other party.

The head of the medical company om was utterly taken aback when he personally sought him out for just two invitations. However, recalling the rumors about his wife being a doctor, he immediately complied. The following morning, Josiah received an invitation that had been sent via local express delivery.

By the second day of the forum, the previously prepared invitations had already been dispatched. The two in hand, evidently printed overnight, still carried a faint scent of ink.

Josiah was rather indifferent about this, directly handing them over to Lysander, who clearly showed interest in the seminar.

After changing the baby's diaper and clothes, Lysander had just stepped out of the bathroom when she saw him eagerly offering her the invitation. For a moment, she wasn't sure whether to accept it or not.

"You'll be returning to work at the I.ne Central Hospital after the New Year," said Josiah, his words laced with hint of reluctance. "Having the opportunity to interact with experts is beneficial. If you want to go, don't worry about me." Lysander really wanted to go. She reached out and took it, hesitating as she asked, "What about Aurora?" Josiah readily agreed. "I'll take good care of her. If you don't mind, I'll cwith you. The exhibition center is big, it'll be fine forto stroll around with her for a while."