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Chapter 427 Women In High Heels

Josiah studied her closely for a brief time before suddenly breaking into a chuckle. He dipped his head slightly and flexed his wrist with a relaxed air, asking, “What else do we need to talk about?”

“Is your wrist giving you trouble?” she inquired with a hint of concern.

“You’re a gynecologist: don’t dip your toes into orthopedics,” he retorted playfully, leaving the woman speechless.

At that moment, his phone started to ring. The caller ID flashed the name “Tiff” across the screen in bold letters. Without hesitation, he answered the call.

“Jose, have you made it home yet?” Tiffany’s voice came through the speaker.

“Yes, I’m just at the entrance of the residential area,” he replied.

“Then hurry on home. I’ve asked someone to pick up some analgesic balm for you. Make sure Eleanor helps you apply it to your wrist tonight. It’s crucial for reducing the swelling.

“Got it.”

“Jose, I really owe you one for today. I would have embarrassed myself again without your help.”

“If you can’t manage in high heels, maybe consider not wearing them. They only seem to cause you pain,” Josiah advised.

“But you know, it’s because you’re so tall. I look too short next to you without heels. And Lyss always looks so good when she wears them,” Tiffany explained, adding wistfully, “I guess I just want to look as elegant as her.”

“You don’t need to copy her,” Josiah replied.

“I know, but you used to adore her so much. Even though our marriage is more of a business. arrangement, I still hope you might come to like me a little,” she confessed.

Josiah pinched the bridge of his nose, a gesture of his frustration. “Fdon’t fancy women who wear high heels.

“Oh, is that so?”

“Yes.”

“What about hairstyles? Do you prefer straight or curly hair?” Tiffany asked.

“I prefer straight,” he commented casually.

“That figures. Today, Lysa had her hair straight and Lyss had hers curled. You seemed to pay more attention to Lysa,” she noted.

Josiah furrowed his brows, irritated. “Don’t start with that nonsense; they were our guests.”

“Oh.”

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“You should head home soon, too.”

“Okay.”

“We’ve been on the phone for a while now. Are you home yet?” she asked.

“No, I ran into someone and we chatted for a few moments,” he explained.

“Is it someone you know?”

Josiah, lighting a cigarette and taking his time, answered, “Not particularly.”

“Was it… Lyss?”

“No.”

“Good, that’s a relief. Tiffany hesitated before asking, “Jose, can I ask you something?”

“Go ahead.”

“Do you find I

“Do you find Lyss more attractive, or me?”

Josiah reassured her, “You don’t need to worry about any old ties between Lysanne and me. There’s nothing there.”

“Okay, goodbye then, Jose.”

“All right, I’m hanging up now.”

After ending the call, Josiah turned to Howard. “Mr. Thorne, my girlfriend just messaged. She wants me back home urgently. I apologize, but I have to leave now.”

Before Howard could respond, Josiah had already walked away briskly, vanishing into the darkness of the night.

Howard turned to Lysander. “Lysa?”

She gave a hum of agreement. “Let’s take a cab home.”

“All right.”

They flagged down a taxi by the roadside and set off toward the hospital.

During the drive, Howard seemed to struggle with something he wanted to say, remaining silent at first. By the third attempt, Lysander prompted, “Just say what you need to.”

Howard

ahead“ghed deeply. “Since the decision has been made to move forward, we should keep looking

“I understand,” Lysander replied. “I didn’t stop him because I expected anything from him.”

“What was it you wanted to talk to him about, then?” Howard queried.

“There isn’t much to discuss now,” Lysander admitted. “I just hope he doesn’t transfer any residual hitterness toward me onto Nanhne and the Everha@amily!

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Molly’s recovery was advancing steadily. She had gained enough strength to change the television channels and select her favorite programs using the remote control independently.

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Despite her initial plan to drop Howard off at home to rest, Lysander found that Howard was hesitant to leave. Consequently, they ended up staying the night in the hospital.

The ward they were in had only a single caregiver’s bed, but thankfully, they managed to make do.

In the morning, Lysander picked up breakfast from the hospital cafeteria and brought it back to the room. As she neared the door, the sound of lively conversation could be heard from inside.

Has visitors arrived to see Molly?

As she pushed the door open, Lysander’s expression shifted instantly. “What are you doing here?”

Zachary stood there, impeccably dressed as usual. “Lysander, you’re here.”

“Lysa, your friend has been here quite a while, Howard informed her.

Lysander looked displeased. “What’s your purpose here?”

Zachary gestured toward the fresh flowers and fruit by the bed, “I heard Mrs. Thorne is improving, so I thought I’d come by. We’ve known each other since we were kids, and I understand the importance of these social courtesies.

Lysander handed the breakfast over to Howard. “You guys start eating. Zachary, step outside with me.”

In the stairwell, she turned to face Zachary, her voice filled with exasperation. “What are you really trying to achieve here?”

“I’m just visiting the sick, isn’t that obvious? Zachary replied.

“Do you honestly expect me to believe that?”

Zachary finally dropped his facade, scoffing coldly, “I know you went to see Josiah. So, when are you going. to let me go back?”

“He didn’t agree,” she stated simply.

“Really?” Zachary mocked her. “Aren’t you the one who controls him? If you showed even a hint of vulnerability, how could he refuse?”

“You’ve overestimated my influence,” Lysander retorted.

Zachary looked at her skeptically. “Did he really refuse, or did you never intend to help me from the

start?”

Lysander faced him squarely. “I genuinely don’t want to help you. I hate being blackmailed over family ties. If things go south, then they go south for everyone. I’m not concerned about my mother and Mdm. Camila’s decades–long friendship anymore. I’m ready to expose all your past misdeeds and reveal your true nature for all to see!”

“Fine.” Zachary was undeterred. “I forgot to mention, yesterday, your father asked my mother for a loan.”

Lysander paused: “Did Mdm. Camila lend it?”

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“She did more than that; she also asked me to drive to the bus station to pick up Mrs. Thorne. It’s always. so crowded there; you know how it is. Accidents happen. Also, after your sister found out, she pestered me about tagging along.”

“Zachary!” Lysander exclaimed.

Zachary continued relentlessly, “Lysander, I don’t care how low you stoop or what sacrifices you make, this project is my best shot at making a name for myself. If I lose it, I’ll haunt your family like a ghost for the rest of my life. So, what if you expose me? You can guard against me for a moment, but can you forever? If Josiah steps in, that’s another story. I wouldn’t dare touch anyone he protects. But if he doesn’t care, then don’t blame me.”

“Zachary,” she retorted, “it’s fine to pursue success, but one must never lose their moral compass!”

Zachary sneered, “Only those who impose limits on themselves live insignificant lives.”

Just then, the phone rang. Lysander answered it, and Michelle’s phone came through the speaker. “Lysander, Mom’s on her way back.”

Lysander glanced warily at Zachary before responding, “Okay, I’ll pick her up this afternoon.”

“There’s no need, Michelle replied. “Zachary has some free time today, and he has a car. He can pick her

up.”

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