The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 486 You Seem Quite Disappointed In Men

As soon as the words fell, a sharp gaze swept over from the rearview mirror.

The car that had been driving smoothly came to a sudden halt. Both Lysander and Tiffany, unprepared for the abrupt stop, lurched forward, taken aback by the surprise.

Lysander, in particular, was just raising her hand and almost got flung from the back seat to the front.

Tiffany’s face was as pale as a sheet. She barely managed to steady herself by holding onto the back of the chair in front of her. She sat down, still in shock and unable to utter a single word.

Josiah clenched his hands on the steering wheel, nearly deforming the leather cover in his grip. His complexion was so dark that it looked terrifying. His voice was even gloomier as he apologized, “Sorry, a stray dog just ran past.”

The car had already passed the most congested section of the road, currently cruising along a one–way street with a speed limit.

Lysander glanced around the tree–lined path on both sides of the road, then said thoughtfully, “I didn’t expect you to be so compassionate.”

Tiffany followed suit and peered out the car window. Of course, she didn’t even catch a glimpse of a stray dog. However, she had complete trust in Josiah and didn’t overthink it. Believing him wholeheartedly, she said, “Lysander, Jose might come across as aloof, but he’s actually very kind.”

Lysander’s eyelid twitched, resisting the urge to retort. Instead, she subtly suggested, “Sometimes, it’s not just about what a person says, but also what they do.”

Tiffany dutifully took note, then asked, “Lysander, is this wisdom gleaned from your own experiences in love?”

Lysander snorted coldly. “It’s an insight I’ve gained from marriage.”

Tiffany asked innocently, “Is it because of your ex–husband?”

“Sort of.”

While they were talking, Josiah started the car, remaining silent as he continued to drive toward the hotel. The aura he exuded was startlingly tense.

Tiffany was engrossed in conversation with Lysander, oblivious to his peculiar behavior. With a look of admiration, she said, “Lysander, I’ve heard that the quickest way to get over a past relationship is to start a new one. If your ex–husband hurt you, you might consider accepting a new boyfriend. That j

time seemed quite nice to you.”

”

Lysander said, “Those are two separate matters.”

Josiah’s expression reflected in the rear–view mirror grew increasingly unpleasant.

from last

own thoughts, Tiffany lamented, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all the stories in the world ended with like a fairytale–where the prince and princess would live happily ever after? If those who loved each other could marry and have children in the end, how beautiful that would

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and those who are married might not necessarily be in love.”

like a tongue twister to Tiffany, but she still understood.

and your ex–husband together

weren’t

succinctly, “We met no a

you met through a

the silence within

the only

develop feelings for each other. However, these

understanding. If there were feelings between you two, why did you break up?” “Marriage, you see, doesn’t always benefit from complete clarity. Sometimes, a bit of confusion and going with the flow is better for its longevity. But ultimately, it’s about your choice. Would you rather choose a painful separation while fully aware, or would you rather blind yourself and play the fool, all for the sake of what appears to be everlasting to the outside world?”

love, how can it last forever?”

‘love‘ was indeed too profound.

that moment, she completely lost the desire to rest. There was a fleeting realization in her eyes. “Love doesn’t have a physical form and is extremely elusive. You never know when it will come, or when it will suddenly disappear. I can’t stand a life where my emotions rely on someone else’s conscience. In the end, taking care of myself is

emotion. “Ms. Thorne, you seem rather disappointed

“I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed. After all, disappointment implies there was hope to begin with. I’d rather say I’ve learned a valuable lesson from this mistake.”

Josiah remained silent.

a convenience store, Josiah pulled over and parked his car.

to buy a

already carried the scent of smoke

mirror, and he

car quickly came to a halt/in

“You guys go back and rest first. I’ll go to the front desk and get another

“Is there a vacant room in the hotel andy?”

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word; he simply walked

on the ninth floor, while Tiffany’s on the tenth. She bid Tiffany farewell before exiting the elevator first.

was

as she lay down on the bed. It was as if an unknown power was

first, planning to take a bath when she woke up in the morning.

that alternating sensation of

seemed even more intense than the

the moment she

door being unlocked

open

furrowed her brows. “Didn’t you get another room?