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.”

profile, oblivious to

realized what she meant. He had the slight urge to retort but was

gently pushed his hand away, softly inquiring, “Tell me honestly. How did you get this

wasn’t entirely lying to you. I forgot about the wound on my

at the area she had just bandaged.

wet?”

my wounds weren’t severe enough for

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was rendered speechless.

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time we spent in Apex City to our stay at the resort. We’ve been together more

When I’m alone in our room, it feels empty and distressing. I just wanted to be with you, even if we don’t talk. You can do your thing, and I do mine. That’s perfectly fine

hearing that, Lysander fell silent for a brief moment.

it was wrong to deceive you. I apologize.”

was at a loss.

her a lot, both overtly and covertly. If she were to lose her

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

I planned to take over Thorne Constructions and Energies, you’ve been by my side, assisting

no intention of exploiting 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

weary. She calmly lifted the collar of her nightgown, but her arm was still held firmly

Josiah asked her, “What is

glanced toward the coffee table. “My phone.”

was still wrapped around her waist. Leaning forward, be stretched his other arm

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

bother you. You can

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

and asked, “You make a good point.

her phone, searching for information. Hearing that, she simply replied, “Do as you please.”

placed on one side of

switching it to the sports channel. Mindful not to disturb Lysander, he thoughtfully lowered the volume

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level.

Lysander couldn’t even nitpick at him.

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