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.”

at Lysander. “What song

a dull ache spreading all

first few days I found myself pregnant. Hush, little baby, don’t say a word.

She hummed softly.

was the song. She sang

and Susan shared a glance,

streamed down her face, yet she dared not let a single sob escape. She strove to keep her emotions in check, trembling even as she

no better, his eyes red–rimmed.

you. She only misses you greatly and regrets that she can’t be your child anymore. The

Lysander said nothing.

in her

Final Moments

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

Lysander broke down, tears streaming down her face. “Grandma Elisa, please don’t say something so dispiriting.

an obstetrician. You can’t cure my illness. I’ve lived for over eighty years, and it’s

Elisa could seemingly recognize them

his tall stature and long

“Mom, I’m here.”

“Grandma.”

here. The child also had

I

She breathed heavily, a thick layer of mist forming on

chest, she coaxed, “Mom, don’t rush. Take your