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Chapter 425 Too Slow To Grasp The Opportunity

Susan nodded. “Yes. After all, I’m not getting any younger. That previous fire, along with a few sudden. bouts of high blood pressure, were all quite dangerous. Josiah is worried about me, so he decided to live next door from now on to take care of me. This way, he can also enjoy the meals Eleanor prepares when he comes back from work in the evening.”

“That’s very good.”

Susan said with a laugh, “I’m just worried that living so close might disturb the two from having private

time.

While they were talking. Josiah had peeled a few more shrimps, which all ended up on the plate in front of Tiffany.

He pulled out a tissue to wipe his hands, casually remarking as he did so, “It’s fine. We can always go out on dates.”

Clatter!

Embarrassed, Lysanne picked up the fruit knife from the ground. “Sorry, I didn’t have a good grip… Ah!”

She had reached for the knife in a state of panic. In an instant, her finger was sliced open, fresh blood trickling from the tip. It dropped in rhythmic plops, staining the pristine floor beneath.

Howard was somewhat worried, getting up to check on her. “Are you okay?”

Lysanne shook her head, her voice a bit hoarse as she replied, “It’s nothing, just an accident. Really, I’m

fine.

Howard frowned. “This wound is quite large…

As the host, Susan also stepped forward. “How did you cut yourself so badly? Eleanor, please bring the first aid kit quickly.”

“I’ll go right away, Madam Susan.”

Lysanne repeatedly apologized, “It’s okay, I’m fine. Don’t bother yourselves. I’ll head to the hospital to get this sorted out. Dad, Susan, and… Josiah, I’ll be leaving first.”

Howard was somewhat uneasy. “No, your wound is quite severe. We need to stop the bleeding immediately.”

“Here it is, the first aid kit!” Eleanor brought over the first aid kit. “Oh my, there’s so much blood. I don’t think a band–aid will do the trick, will it?”

Howard turned his head to look at Lysander. “Um, Lysa, could you possibly…”

Daphne firmly held onto Lysander’s hand. “Mr. Thorne, Lysander is an obstetrician, so her expertise doesn’t align with this. Maybe it would be better to send Lysanne to the hospital. After all, it’s best to leave professional matters to the professionals.”

Daphne’s intentions were clear as day, so there was nothing more Howard could say.

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injured person right in front of you, do you plan to just stand by and do nothing, Dr. Thorne?”

Daphne pulled a face. “As I’ve said, Lysander can’t handle it because her area of expertise isn’t this.”

“Who said that? When Dr. Thorne treated my wounds before, her technique was extremely professional.”

Daphne’s eyes flickered. “Mr. Guerra, are you insisting that Lysander treat your ex–girlfriend’s wound?”

“Ms. Everhart, it’s better to sort out your own matters first before meddling in other people’s affairs.”

Daphne’s face instantly turned deathly pale.

“So what happened to my family was deliberate on your part?”

Josiah stated, “As the CEO of Guerra Group, every decision I make is in the best interest of the company. There’s no question of doing anything deliberately or not.”

“Is it because I don’t like you? But my animosity toward you is only because of what you did before-”

“Ms. Everhart, I am a businessman, and profits always come first. I won’t be swayed just because someone grovels before me, nor will I abandon a partnership because of someone’s crude words or bad attitude. I never let personal matters interfere with my work.”

“Hah! Is that so?”

“Believe it or not, it’s up to you. Either way, it doesn’t really matter to me.”

“You…

Lysander grabbed Daphne, shaking her head at her.

Indeed, the Everhart family was in deep trouble at the moment, and angering Josiah wouldn’t do anyone any good.

“Let me take a look.”

Lysander walked over to inspect the extent of Lysanne’s injury.

The latter must have been mistaken when she went to grab the knife, seizing the blade instead of the

handle.

Hence, apart from the thumb, the other four fingers were all injured as well.

“Her tendons aren’t damaged, so it’s not a serious issue,” Lysander said. She then turned to Eleanor and asked, “Eleanor, do you have any medicine to stop the bleeding?”

“Ah, would ibuprofen work?”

“Is there anything else?”

“I don’t know much about medicine, Mrs. Guerra. You’re the expert here. Could you perhaps take a look inside the medicine box and see if there’s anything we could use?”

Eleanor upended the medicine box, spilling its entire contents onto the couch.

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Upon seeing Lysander remain motionless while Susan had an odd expression on her face, Eleanor felt puzzled. “What’s the matter?”

Susan frowned slightly and chastised. “Eleanor, please refrain from speaking nonsense.”

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Immediately. Eleanor realized what she had done, her embarrassment reaching new heights. She glanced at Lysander, then turned her head to look at Josiah, stammering, “I, uh…”

Josiah stood up. “Mom. Mr. Thorne, it’s getting late, so I should take Tiffany home now. Tiff, let’s go.”

Susan questioned, “You had alcohol earlier. Can you drive?”

“Till knows how to drive.”

“Oh, all right then. Just be careful on your way. Josiah, you should call a chauffeur service for the return

trip.

“Understood.”

Josiah helped Tiffany with her coat and bag before the two left together.

The moment the door was shut from the outside, a hot tear splashed onto a wound drenched in fresh blood.

Howard let out a sigh. “What good does crying do now?”

Lysanne had endured all night, but finally, she couldn’t hold it in anymore. “Dad, I just feel so miserable. If I had known it would end up like this, I would’ve… I would’ve…”

“What would you have done?”

Lysanne lifted her head, looking at Lysander, who was rummaging through the pile of medicine. “I would’ve just let Josiah be with Dr. Thorne from the beginning.”

Upon hearing these words, Daphne instantly became infuriated. “Regardless of who Josiah is with, aren’t you just playing the role of a homewrecker?“”

“I was too greedy back then. If I hadn’t gone abroad, Josiah and I would have gone to study in Apex City together. Then, we could have…”

“What’s the point of bringing up these things now? You were quite happy back then, weren’t you? Being a playgirl and leading men on. One can’t have it both ways, you know.”

“But how would I have known Josiah was truly the best without these comparisons?”

Daphne pursed her lips and retorted, “Do you know what your current situation is like? You were simply too slow to grasp the opportunity, Although, I must say he’s a pretty shitty choice.”

“Ahem.”

Susan cleared her throat.

After all, as a mother, she was somewhat upset to hear her own son being spoken of in such a manner.

Danhne quickly added. “That’s not what I meant.”

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Luckily, Susan didn’t hold a grudge. “As I’ve said, let bygones be bygones. There’s no use crying over spilled milk. Lyss, I’ve been thinking. You don’t have many close connections back home. Why not continue your studies abroad? Besides, the legal profession is more sought after overseas. Instead of being unhappy every day here, why not change your environment and live well abroad?”

“I don’t want to go. I want to stay and take care of my parents.”

“Your parents have Lysander now, and she’s a doctor. Can’t she take care of them? Besides, you’ve always

been pampered by your parents, to the point you can’t even do any chores. It would be better to hire some

caregivers.”