His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 132 Final Moments Of Elisa

When Elisa said that, her gaze gradually lowered to rest on Lysander’s belly.

“Grandma Elisa, there’s no such thing. Josiah and I… are doing just fine.”

“Don’t lie to me anymore. I know everything,” Elisa said. “You all think I’m old and senile, no longer able to recognize anyone, huh?”

“Not at all, Grandma Elisa. Don’t overthink things.”

“You don’t have to hide it from me anymore. The child has already told me everything.”

“The child?”

“The child you have with Josiah. She’s a beautiful girl. She came to see me this morning, dressed in a floral dress, with her hair in pigtails!”

Lysander choked up, momentarily at a loss for words.

Elisa continued, “She was such a darling, gently leaning against me and calling me Great–grandma. Oh, she was so pretty, bubbly, and lively. She even sang to me, clapping her hands while at it. What song was that again? It seemed to be a Stounian song. I’m old, and my hearing is not what it used to be, so I couldn’t quite catch it. All I remember is something along the lines of birch.”

was somewhat puzzled.

“Yes, birch.”

looked at Lysander.

assailed Lysander, a dull ache spreading all over

in the first few days I found myself pregnant. Hush, little baby, don’t say a word. Mama’s gonna buy you a

She hummed softly.

immediately said, “Yes, this was the song. She

conversation, Josiah and Susan shared a glance,

she dared not let a single sob escape. She strove to keep her emotions in check, trembling

better, his eyes red–rimmed. He turned his

to tell you she’s not mad at you. She only misses you greatly and regrets that she can’t be your child anymore. The angel told her to hurry back to heaven, for she has to choose a new

Lysander said nothing.

in her throat, leaving her unable to utter

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too. But I can’t go back on a promise made to the child. I needed to

“Grandma Elisa, please don’t say

an obstetrician. You can’t cure my illness. I’ve lived for over eighty years, and

could seemingly recognize

his tall stature and long legs, Josiah crouched behind

“Mom, I’m here.”

“Grandma.”

child also had a message for me

I are all cars,” Susan said