The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 33 Unmistakably Fixed On Her

As the month drew close, Lysander resumed her hospital duties following her annual leave, feeling almost fully recovered.

Her colleagues and the expectant mothers in the ward warmly welcomed her, but only Lynn was privy to the intricacies of the situation. She felt an urge to say something whenever Lysander appeared, yet hesitated and held back.

When Lysander returned from her rounds, she noticed Lynn’s flushed face-—a clear sign that she was holding back some words. She couldn’t help but chuckle and told Lynn, “Just speak your mind. There’s no need to hold back.”

Lynn asked, “Dr. Thorne, do you intend to divorce your husband?”

“Yes, just one final procedure remains. I’ll spend half an hour at the Civil Affairs Bureau to wrap it up,” Lysander replied.

Burdened with unspoken thoughts, Lynn bit her lip while anxiously gazing at Lysander. Yet, she struggled to find the right words for a moment.

Lysander offered a comforting pat on her shoulder and reassured her, “Don’t overthink it. Let’s get back

to work.”

After much consideration, Lysander decided to forgo an overseas assignment.

to apply, she decided not to do so as

“There are a few expectant

who could be a bit intrusive. With an ambiguous wink, he remarked, “If you can’t bring yourself to leave your husband, then don’t. There’s no need to justify your choice. Everyone has to make their own decisions regarding balancing family and career. Just make the decision that’s best

smiled softly and responded,

another candidate for the overseas assignment, and they would soon be

there was a sudden influx of pregnant women being admitted to the hospital, which kept her busy throughout

found solace in the busyness of her work, deriving a sense of fulfillment from its demands. Meanwhile, Lynn spent her afternoon

help but ask Lynn, “What are you looking

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exclaimed, “Dr. Thorne, there’s something odd happening. It feels like someone

taking it seriously, Lysander asked, “Any horror movie marathons lately?”

at all,” Lynn replied.

seen anyone suspicious

there. I have a constant feeling of being watched. It’s just a gut feeling, a woman’s

or unruly family members to

repeatedly and affirmed, “That’s a

Lysander finished her shift, rain began to fall outside, casting a dark and

of the bus as she was temporarily