The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 119 The Pain Of Losing That Child

Josiah ruffled his hair, reclining on the back of the couch, pretending to sleep with his eyes closed.

He responded with silence.

Lysander didn’t want to bring up the matter again, so she simply said, “It’s getting late. You should rest a bit before you leave.”

Josiah remained in the same position as before, showing no reaction.

The whistle of the kettle echoed from the kitch

kitchen.

She fetched a cup of hot water and placed it on the coffee table in front of him. “Have some water.”

Only then did Josiah react, leisurely straightening his body and taking small, measured sips.

“How has Madam Susan been doing lately?”

“I heard she’s getting better.”

“You heard?”

Josiah set down the water glass, sinking further into the couch as he continued, “I haven’t seen her for a while. I only heard from Eleanor.”

“Busy with work?”

“I don’t dare

mother. Regardless of how big the conflict is,

dare not

create a huge ruckus. My mother currently has a very poor impression of her, and I’m afraid if she sees her

have

“I don’t know.”

things clear with her. Tell her you’re going to be with

said, closing his eyes. “She

Lysander-fell silent.

knew Lysanne was possessive, but she had

my friend had a party for his child. She’s such a beautiful and adorable little girl, dressed in a tiny pink outfit, cradled in

like a cloud…”

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was

a baby could be. She was so fond of me that she reached out for me to hold her whenever she saw me. The moment I took her in my arms, my heart ached. Lysander, would our child have been just

pang struck

finally understood why he had drunk so

exuding an air of steadiness and wisdom. Throughout

was only

their classmates when Lysanne had just

now.

losing that child wasn’t hers alone; it

really took a liking to me. She didn’t want anyone else to hold her, only me. Even when her mom tried to take her back, she refused and

at me, her little mouth opening and closing as if she were blowing bubbles or calling me

take it