The Charming Ex-Wife by Gwendolyn

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The two police officers appeared unfamiliar and were not the ones Lysander had seen by the lake before, yet they recognized Lysander immediately upon seeing her. 

“You’re Ms. Lysander Thorne, right?” 

“Correct.” 

“Here’s the thing. There have been some new developments in the case of the body found in the lake a while back. We went to the Guerra family’s old house, but you weren’t there. We were told you had come here. Our investigation has uncovered some new information, and we need you to come to the station to provide a statement. Would you mind accompanying us to the police station?” 

The tone of the police officer was quite polite. 

Lysander was torn between Josiah, who had left with Tiffany, and abandoning the case at hand. All she could think of was to resolve the issue as quickly and methodically as possible. Glancing at the police car parked outside, she agreed without a second thought, “All right, I’ll go with you.” 

The night was thick, and the incessant alternating red and blue lights atop the patrol car inexplicably stirred a sense of unease and confusion. 

Nilou hastily led Rhizone to chase after Lysander. “Dr. Thorne, let us go with you. At the time of the incident, Rhizone and I were at the scene. We might be able to assist. Besides, we’ve never ridden in a police car before.” 

It was common for children to show interest in police cars, but no one realized that it was actually just an excuse she had come up with on the spot. 

After giving it some thought, Lysander agreed. “All right, let’s go together then.” 

She was just about to take the hands of the siblings when one of the officers firmly refused, saying, “No, they can’t come along.” 

His colleague subtly nudged him in the ribs, a gesture so slight yet it didn’t escape Lysander’s peripheral vision. 

The figure of the speaking police officer seemed vaguely familiar, as if Lysander 

had seen him somewhere before but where exactly was it 

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For a moment, Lysander couldn’t remember. 

Noticing the tension in the atmosphere, the other police officer attempted to mediate. “Here’s the thing, Ms. Thorne. These two kids are too young. Their testimonies won’t be credible, so taking them along won’t do any good. It’s probably best to leave them at home.” 

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As he spoke, he bent down, intending to pat Rhizone and Nilou on their heads. However, they skillfully dodged his gesture, leaving his hand awkwardly hanging in mid–air. 

Rhizone explained earnestly, “Officer, have you forgotten? I was the one who swam to the bottom of the lake and discovered the remains. I’m a very good swimmer, and no one else is more qualified to explain the situation that day.” 

In response, the police officer seemed completely taken aback, as if he had no recollection of the event at all. 

The police officer who initially turned the siblings away voiced his impatience, “Ms. Thorne, we’re pressed for time. Could you please stop hesitating? This is a homicide case, so bringing the children along will only cause trouble.” 

They both skillfully avoided discussing the matter that Rhizone had brought up, instead focusing their efforts on urging Lysander to leave. 

Lysander quietly observed them, noting that both of them had full police insignial on their uniforms, and the parked pólice car outside looked quite authentic. 

After a moment of contemplation, she said, “Could you all please wait a bit longer. for me? I need to make sure my children at home are settled before I leave.” 

As she spoke, she gently took hold of Nilou and Rhizone’s hands, one in each of hers. Once they crossed the threshold, she immediately began to whisper instructions to them. 

“Something seems off about these two officers, but I’m not sure if I’m overthinking things. That’s why I’m entrusting Grandma Laura and Aurora to you two for now. Here’s the phone number of the Guerra family’s driver. Once I leave, contact him immediately and head back to the Guerra family’s old house together.” 

Lysander dared not delay for too long. She quickly scribbled down a series of numbers, then turned to Laura, who was standing by the baby stroller, and said hastily, “Mom, Nilou and Rhizone are reliable kids. If they ask you to go with. 

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them, just go.” 

To put it simply, she really didn’t have the time to explain. 

Laura trusted her daughter and solemnly agreed to her request. 

After ensuring the well–being of those important to her, Lysander was able to accompany the two slightly suspicious police officers without any lingering worries. She chose to sit in the back seat of the police car. 

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In case of danger, at the very least, she had the option to escape by jumping out of the car. 

Only after the police officers had escorted Lysander away did they finally show 

TWO signs of relaxing. The one in the passenger seat even pulled out his phone, his fingers swiftly dancing across the screen as he typed away. 

The Thorne residence was located on the outskirts of the city, so it wasn’t particularly remote. Even if one really wanted to go further into the mountain to the village, one would still have to pass through a residential area. 

Seizing the opportunity, Lysander initiated a conversation with the two police officers. 

“Officers, you mentioned earlier that there’s been a development in the case. Have you confirmed the identity of the deceased? When I found out about the remains in the lake, I was genuinely terrified/After all, just the morning before yesterday, we were rowing in that very lake.” 

She indeed arrived near the lake in the morning, but it wasn’t until the afternoon. that she went boating with Josiah. 

If these two were truly police officers working on the case, there was no way they wouldn’t have known this. However, the response to Lysander was, “Why are you asking so many questions? I’ll tell you when we get there.” 

The sudden shift in attitude practically confirmed the suspicion Lysander harbored. 

Lysander calculated the time. By now, Laura and the children should have already met up with the driver from the Guerra family. 

And so, she could fully focus on making a plan to extricate herself. 

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“There isn’t anyone else in the car; would it hurt to reveal a bit in advance? When I was in the village, I never heard of anyone missing. I’m extremely curious about the identity of the deceased.” 

“It’s simply not possible. That’s just the rules,” he stated firmly. 

“All right, I won’t ask about that anymore. In the lake…” 

Lysander pretended to be actively providing clues related to the lake, striking up a casual conversation with these two fake cops. 

The two of them observed her. Not only did she not show any suspicion, but she also seemed to genuinely believe in their police identities. Consequently, they unconsciously let their guard down, revealing their true colors without any pretense. 

Before long, the police car pulled up near the residential area. The two of them, fearing a run–in with real police officers, turned off the siren just a few minutes after setting off, under the guise of not wanting to disturb the residents. 

The one thing that was never in short supply near the residential area was small shops. 

Lysander looked toward the pharmacy ahead and said, “Could you possibly stop up ahead? When I was fleeing earlier, I accidentally twisted my ankle. Although it’s not a serious injury, it hasn’t fully healed. In my haste, I forgot to bring the analgesic balm.” 

“You really are a handful.” 

“Sorry, but you’re the police, surely you can’t expect me to limp all the way to the station to cooperate with your investigation?” 

The faux policemen had no idea of the extent of her injuries and were unaware that she had only suffered minor scrapes. To prevent her from discovering their ignorance about the real situation, he simply went along with what she was saying. “All right, all right. Just go and come back quickly.” 

They parked their car in front of the pharmacy, assuming that would put all their 

worries to rest. 

Unexpectedly, Lysander was quite familiar with the area and had slipped away through the back door. They waited in vain for her to appear, growing increasingly 

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frustrated. By the time they started looking for her, she had already circled to the opposite side of the street and had taken pictures of them in their police uniforms, 

After nightfall, there were police patrols in the residential area. 

Lysander quickly saved the photo and, without wasting any time, headed toward a crowded area. Spotting a patrolling officer, she directly intercepted him and said, “I need to report a crime. Someone is impersonating a police officer by wearing a uniform.” 

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