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

how big the conflict is, you should at least

precisely because she’s my mother that I dare not go. Now, wherever I go, Lysanne

create a huge ruckus. My mother currently has a very poor impression of her, and

afraid you’ll have a change

“I don’t know.”

with her. Tell her you’re

Josiah said, closing his eyes. “She won’t

Lysander-fell silent.

was possessive, but she had no idea

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

like a cloud…”

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119 The Pain

voice was somewhat

how endearing 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

struck

finally understood why he had drunk so

exuding an air of steadiness and wisdom. Throughout their three years

was only two

classmates when Lysanne had just returned, and the other

now.

that child wasn’t hers alone; it was

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

corner of Josiah’s lips. “She looked at me, her little mouth opening and closing as if she were blowing bubbles or calling

take it anymore. “Stop