The Charming 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.”

Josiah was somewhat puzzled. “Birch?”

“Yes, birch.”

looked at Lysander. “What song

of pain assailed Lysander, a dull ache

few days

She hummed softly.

“Yes, this was the song. She sang it

and Susan shared a glance,

let a single sob escape. She strove to keep

better, his eyes red–rimmed. He turned his

she’s not mad at you. She only misses you greatly and regrets that she can’t be your child

Lysander said nothing.

in her throat, leaving

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it’s almost time for me to go to heaven too. But I can’t go back on a promise made to the child. I needed to see you one last time and tell you all this in person before I could leave in

tears streaming down her face. “Grandma Elisa, please don’t say something so dispiriting. I’m a doctor. As long as I’m here,

you’re an obstetrician. You can’t cure my illness. I’ve lived

could seemingly

together, huddling close. Considering his tall stature and

“Mom, I’m here.”

“Grandma.”

It’s good that you’re both here. The child also had a message for me to pass on to you,” said

ahead, Mom. Josiah and I are all

somewhat drained then. She breathed heavily, a

coaxed, “Mom, don’t rush.