His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 686 Have Lysander See Him Anew

Lunch was an ordeal.

Finished’s

Meanwhile, Lysander was quite experienced in such matters. “You can eat like this,” she said, placing at napkin under her bowl for support.

Josiah mimicked her, finally able to sit somewhat straight, though still uncomfortable. Luckily, he wasn’t in a suit today, or his attire would have been ruined by the dusty ground.

The owner noticed the plight. While preparing another batch of soup, he brought over a table. “You folks must be tourists. If you’re uncomfortable, just let me know. I do have tables, you know.”

The arrival of this table couldn’t have been more timely.

Josiah and Lysander spoke in unison. “Thank you.”

“No problem,” the owner replied, resuming his position by the boiling pot. He continued chatting as he worked.

“I’ve seen quite a few tourists lately, but you, young man, are the tallest I’ve seen. Must be from the big city. Here to look at properties?”

Lysander stayed silent while Josiah answered, “We heard this place might be developed into a mansion. district, so we came to check it out.

“Listen to me, don’t buy property here,” the owner warned with a cynical smile. “The place is full of bad vibes and bad geomancy. This is not the place, especially for young couples like you, looking for a happy marital home.”

Josiah gently touched his nose before he glanced at Lysander, who remained impassive. He then explained, “We’re not looking for a marital home.”

“Not a marital home?” The owner eyed them, his expression suddenly understanding. “I get it, looking for a vacation home, right? The scenery here is indeed great, perfect for a honeymoon.”

“We’re not on a honeymoon either,” Josiah said. “And we’re not married.”

The owner chuckled. “Dressed like that, and you’re not a couple?”

looked at their matching hoodies, realizing the

rush of the crowded wholesale market yesterday, she had chosen the first practical, season- appropriate

look like a couple in matching outfits, walking around like

genuinely to

who cares about such things? Plus, we’re always working. So, they get dirty quickly,” the owner complained, though his tone was filled with happiness

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owner said with a grin. “We’ve been together since we were young. There are prettier and

asked, “Where’s your wife

mornings and goes home to rest by noon. We take turns running the shop. She was up since two in the morning to prepare the sheep offal broth. If she doesn’t catch up on sleep, her

at two

been brisk lately, getting up so early seemed excessive, practically akin to working

stall owner down the street gets up at this hour every day to knead dough. Their day

glimmer of hope, Josiah asked, “So you don’t usually start this

owner proudly shared. “Usually, we arrive at the shop by four in the morning. That’s the perfect time to get fresh sheep

days, Josiah’s understanding of the world had been

their sheep offal and vegetable soup, they headed back to the hotel. The sky had darkened significantly compared to when they first left.

with Josiah following, carrying

his mind, he spoke little..

talker either, so they walked

finally

help but mock himself, “No wonder you couldn’t accept the old me. After seeing this side of life, I can’t accept that version of

adept at

and comforted him, “The world is vast. Few people can. see and understand everything. Now that you can see and

Josiah’s face when he found out that the owner of the sheep offal and vegetable soup shop had to start preparing for business in the wee hours of the

most ordinary people didn’t face the same pressures