The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 594 To Start Over With You

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Upon Martha’s reassuring words, Lysander felt a fleeting wave of anxiety about her own kitchen dissipate- as she leaned forward to peek inside. Everything appeared in order, allowing her to release the breath she didn’t realize she was holding.

Josiah found a small measure of solace in Martha’s encouraging comments and decided, “It’s getting quite late and there isn’t much food left. I think I’ll stop the lesson here lol

and handle the cleanup myself.”

“All right then,” Martha responded as she neatly hung her apron back in its usual place. She added, “Mr. Guerra, these things take time; you need to learn them gradually.”

“Thank you,” Josiah said, graciously escorting Martha to the door.

When Josiah swiftly returned to begin clearing the table, Lysander expressed her concern. “Martha isn’t young anymore, and it’s already late. How could you let her go home by herself? I’ll call a car for her.”

While Josiah was busy disposing of the spoiled dishes into the garbage bin, he replied, “No need, she won’t be going back just yet. She’s staying in the guest room next door; I’ve already given her a key.”

Lysander paused, her eyebrows arching in surprise. “She’s staying at your place?”

Mm,” Josiah affirmed, then queried, “Do you mind?”

“Why would I?”

“Because she’s also a woman.”

“She’s a woman in menopause,” Lysander said with a hint of irritation.

Josiah, picking up on her jest, lightened up a bit. “Don’t worry about it,” he reassured, “I’ll handle these tasks. I may not be great at cooking, but I can certainly manage the cleaning”

“Josiah,” Lysander called out.

Josiah paused, still donning his apron, balancing a plate in one hand. His hair was disheveled, and there were streaks on his face–either from soot or sauce, it was hard to tell.

“What’s wrong?”

this… Lysander hesitated, “Didn’t you say that you were

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began cleaning the plates and bowls. He placed them in the sink to soak before returning to wipe down the

household chores were smooth and practiced, evidence that his lessons

were taken to

be overly critical. Looking to get some sleep, she sighed. “You head to the kitchen,

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wasn’t just you who felt uneasy; I was unsettled too. But now, having finally found the right person, it’s only natural that I start learning new skills that can help you. In doing so, at least I can ensure your comfort,

it’s a

y of getting

it’s a

fluttered slightly, her voice soft, “What’s past is past, let’s not bring it up again.”

work are always the hardest, something I know all too well. Your position at the company still needs time to stabilize, and your days will undoubtedly be busy

never accept that. So after much thought, I can only offer to

gloves. He then began washing

movements, she realized there was no risk of him worsening things. She simply asked, “So, your idea of assistance

finish work and return home. However, there is a gap between theory and practice, so

wasn’t sure exactly how long it would take, but with Martha next door, at least there was a backup plan in place.

to meddle in areas you’re not skilled

establish as clear boundaries as

anyone else handle the cooking. He wasn’t sure where this confidence came from, but he spoke about his theory with conviction. “Today, you told Joseph that it’s never too late to start learning if one is willing. Anything that Adrian can do for

he remembered it, but it had

took the initiative

I advise you not to follow Adrian’s example? He might heed advice, but you might not. My

arranged them on the rack. Only then did he turn around and say, “Everything that he can

there, unmoving, and urged her again. “It’s getting late, you should go back and get some sleep. It’s going to take a while to clean up all this, and

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