The Charming Ex-Wife

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“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:

meant. He had the slight urge to retort but was mostly

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

and confessed 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 only realized when

the area she had just bandaged. “You’re

wet?”

severe enough for you to open the

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rendered speechless.

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inseparable lately, from the time we spent in Apex City to our stay at the resort. We’ve been together

by my side. 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

hearing that, Lysander fell silent

know it was wrong to

at a

and covertly. If she were to lose her temper at that moment, her reaction would resemble someone burning the

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

Energies, you’ve been by my side, assisting me. I’m deeply aware of this favor.”

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 me as you please. All

some time, Lysander was honestly getting a bit weary. She calmly lifted the collar of her nightgown, but her arm was still held firmly in his grasp. “Let go of me first. I

her, “What is it? Let me help you.”

coffee table.

hand was still wrapped around her waist. Leaning forward, be stretched his other arm to retrieve her phone

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

You can just

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

and asked, “You make a good point. Can I watch. the television,

for information. Hearing that,

placed on one side of

to the sports channel. Mindful not

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level.

so considerate that Lysander couldn’t

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