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 what

realized what she meant. He had the slight urge to retort but was mostly taken aback. Het gently chided, “Your pun joke is dry.”

his hand away, softly inquiring, “Tell me

breath and confessed in a low voice, “Actually, I wasn’t entirely lying to you. I forgot about the wound

bandaged. “You’re telling me it started

wet?”

enough

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in particular. I just wanted to come and see you. We’ve been inseparable lately, from the time we spent in Apex City to our stay at the resort. We’ve been together more now than we were when we first got married. It

room, it feels empty and distressing. I just wanted to be with you, even if we don’t talk. You

that, Lysander fell silent

further, “I know it was wrong to deceive you.

at a

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

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

been by my side, assisting

“I have 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 I want is for you not to be so resistant

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

asked her, “What is it?

the coffee table.

other arm to retrieve her phone for her and

and said helplessly, “I haven’t finished going

can just

sit there? Aren’t you going to feel

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

information. Hearing that, she simply replied, “Do as you please.”

was placed on one side of the

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

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level.

was so considerate that Lysander couldn’t even

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