The Charming Ex-Wife

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The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 567 Dry Pun Joke

“I’m fine. Josiah said, stealing a glance at her guiltily. “What about you? Are you okay?”

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Lysander quickly scooped the cat into her arms, picking up the tangled ball of yarn in the process. She then tossed it all into the trash bin.

harm.”

“In the future, you shouldn’t buy such toys for pets that can easily cause It

Josiah nodded emphatically. “He didn’t think things through.”

Lysander glanced at him. It was quite clear who the “he” that Josiah was referring to.

However, Josiah suddenly felt that something was amiss.

“It’s hard to say. He might have done it on purpose. The balls that puppies usually play with are typically made of rubber. Who would buy a yarn ball for a dog?”

Lysander remained silent.

Uncertain about Lysander’s stance, Josiah timidly asked, “Are you really okay?”

The fall Lysander had just taken was indeed quite, sudden. Her face had landed directly onto his chest, and he could still feel a faint ache there. Lysander was likely in more pain than he was from the fall.

With these thoughts, he rose to his feet and took two strides toward her to grip her arm. “Let me see your face.”

Lysander turned her face sideways. “I’m fine.”

Josiah gently grasped her chin, turning her face back toward him. He studied her features closely for at moment, his furrowed brow easing slightly. “You look fine. There’s no swelling.”

Lysander fell silent for a moment.

“I’m not swollen either.”

Lysander looked up. “I just took a fall. Of course, I’m not swell.”

studying her profile, oblivious to what she was implying: “What?”

had the slight urge to retort but was mostly

“Tell me honestly. How did you get this wound?”

in a low voice, “Actually, I wasn’t entirely lying to you. I forgot about the wound on my head when I was taking a shower and ended up getting it wet. I

area she had just bandaged. “You’re telling me it

wet?”

enough for you

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was rendered speechless.

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time we spent in Apex

I’m alone in our room, it feels empty and distressing. I just wanted

that, Lysander fell silent for

know it was wrong to deceive you.

was at a loss.

and covertly. If she were to lose her

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

since I planned to take over Thorne Constructions and Energies, you’ve been by my side, assisting me. I’m deeply aware

gratitude for personal gain. Just like I said before, I won’t pressure you anymore. Our relationship can remain as is. You can still use me as you please. All I want is

honestly getting a bit weary. She calmly lifted the collar of her nightgown, but her arm

her, “What is it? Let me help

glanced toward the coffee table. “My

around her waist. Leaning forward, be stretched his other arm to retrieve her phone for her and said, “Here

the phone and said helplessly, “I haven’t finished

won’t bother you. You can just pretend I’m

just going to sit there? Aren’t you going to feel

of Lysander’s sight, Josiah curved his lips into a smile and asked, “You make a good point. Can

Hearing that, she

was placed on one side

all. He turned on the television, deftly switching it to the sports

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level.

so considerate that Lysander

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