The Charming Ex-Wife (Lysander and Josiah) novel Chapter 734

Susan looked at Josiah with a warm smile.

Josiah originally intended to showcase his cooking skills, but Lysander had just learned and demanded strict nursing standards from him. Allowing him to make this dish in the kitchen was already a concession because he had been cooped up for too long.

To ensure the patient's mental well-being, appropriate activities were necessary.

But too much activity was certainly not advisable.

Lysander gazed at the lemon butter fish, not denying the fact that Susan had known all along. She simply abandoned her plan to cook the same dish. Her original intention was to play it safe by preparing this signature dish. Little did she expect to have a tacit understanding with Josiah.

At this point, she could only whip up a quick stir-fry with some vegetables to make do.

As Lysander was rolling up her sleeves, a cheerful voice came from behind. Daphne had arrived with gifts.

Given their close relationship, formality was unnecessary. Daphne had not seen Lysander for a while and had accumulated a bunch of little things to share.

“I really came at just the right time!”

After her casual remark, she didn't forget to greet Susan and the others. She then pulled out two toys from her bag and handed them to Nilou and Rhizone. Even Aurora had a gift.

Josiah was the only one there who was overlooked, but he remained calm.

Lysander smiled. “I was just about to start cooking, and here you are. You're right on time.”

Daphne decisively stepped between Lysander and Josiah. “Of course, I'm practically living on your chimney. I smelled the delicious aromas and came right over.”

Laura and Susan saw this as a moment for the younger folks and excused themselves, telling them to keep an eye on the still-cooking food while they chatted and took Nilou and Rhizone to the living room to wait for others.

“Howard and Molly live next door, so they should be here the fastest, but they're still not here. I wonder what they're up to...”

The elders' chatter gradually faded, leaving a quiet atmosphere.

The Guerra family's old house had been remodeled several times since it was built, making it a blend of antique charm and modern facilities.

The semi-open kitchen was spacious enough to accommodate everyone, let alone three people comfortably.

Daphne leaned close to Lysander, focusing on the already prepared dishes. “Smells amazing. I can't even remember the last time I had your cooking. This time I'm going to indulge.”

Lysander hesitated. “I didn't make these.”

The apron Josiah had taken off earlier was now in her hands, ready to be tied around her waist, but Daphne's timely arrival caused a misunderstanding.

After a moment of silence, Daphne asked, “Then, is this Mdm. Laura cooking?”

Josiah spoke softly. “I made it.”

The kitchen fell silent, save for the bubbling stew in the pot.

It was too late.

Lysander smiled gently. “Madam Susan isn't the only one here for dinner. Mr. Howard and his wife from next door will also be here. Josiah's injury was indirectly because of me. Please, give me a break today?”

Daphne wasn't one to hold a grudge when asked nicely.

“Fine, considering he did help you this time, I'll let it slide. But are you planning to leave again after this? I heard the conditions over there are awful. Can you really handle it with your weak health?”

Daphne would have visited Lysander in the mountains if work hadn't held her back. Knowing Josiah had gone to endure hardships with her made her question his intentions.

“Ms. Lanister left her baby with me, so I can't leave now. I'll go back later when I get the chance.”

Lysander had to focus on Aurora for now as the latter was now her priority.

Daphne had heard about the Lionhart family's marital issues. Hearing Lysander mention Nieva, she couldn't help but curse Elio. She concluded, “Elio's actions are worse than Josiah's!”

Having received significant help from Nieva, Daphne felt obliged to support her, even if only by vehemently denouncing their common enemy.

Lysander listened silently, her worry for Nieva deepening. She asked Daphne, “Weren't you supposed to receive several installments of the loan? Did you get them all?”

“The first few went smoothly, helping Everhart Corporation catch a break, but we've hit some snags recently,” Daphne explained concisely.

“Elio has taken control of the Lionhart family's financial business. He hates being reminded that he climbed up through marriage but can't shake it off. Lately, he's been contradicting previous decisions, causing me quite a bit of trouble.”