The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

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The culture over there was relatively liberal. Men and women spending the night together didn’t necessarily imply any romantic involvement. They could even be in such a situation without knowing each other’s names.

However, Josiah was not that kind of man. It was precisely because he was a man of integrity that the presence of a girl by his side in the dead of night stirred thore curiosity.

Josiah’s voice carried an unmistakable sweetness as he said, “She’s not my girlfriend. She’s my wife.”

Josiah automatically omitted the fact that she was his ex–wife.

A gasp of surprise immediately echoed through the earphone.

The fact that a man like him had a girlfriend was surprising enough, let alone that he was now a married

man.

While his friends were happy for him, they simultaneously developed an interest in the love story between him and his wife.

Josiah simply smiled, neither offering any explanation nor expressing any opposition.

Thinking he was being mysterious, they promptly came up with a new idea, suggesting. “Josiah, the next time we go back home to report on our work, you must remember to introduce us to your wife.”

“Indeed! We didn’t have the chance to greet Mrs. Guerra just now. That’s not very polite toward a refined lady, is it?”

“Josiah, we can even get acquainted right now.”

Their enthusiasm was simply overwhelming.

Josiah contemplated what Lysander’s reaction might be upon learning of the situation. With a sigh of resignation, he said, “I can’t make any promises right now. She’s a person with her own mind, not someone I can easily persuade. In the end, it will depend on whether she’s willing to meet you guys.”

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of the people on the screen simultaneously turned to surprise.

-Before they could ask again, Josiah composed himself, putting on a serious face as he said, “All right; let’s get back to our previous topic. It’s already half past three in the morning here. If we don’t get this work done soon, I’ll be pulling an all–nighter.”

were previously engaged in lively

before, uninterrupted until the alarm clock sounded. In a state of grogginess, she reached out to turn it off, slowly opening her

already returned to the room next door, or was sound asleep

still working at three in the morning. Lysander made a point to tread lightly as she left the bedroom. Unexpectedly, she ran into Josiah just as she stepped out. He was holding a plate of freshly baked bread, about to place it on the

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you mess with my

not at all.”

you didn’t sleep at

an apron, responded truthfully, “I slept for

can lead to

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replied with a hint of mock indignation, “Dr. Thorne, are

busy until late last night, so you should catch up on some sleep

stated, “Breakfast is very important. It should be eaten properly.”

some time. He first set down the toast he was holding onto the dining table, before turning back to urge her, “Aren’t you going to freshen up?”

Lysander replied, as if she had just awoken from

so fantastical that they

at her place was something

then began doubting her own eyes once more. She feared

in advance, even the toothbrush

vigorously rubbed her

she leaned forward to ask, but her words trailed off as she found herself locking eyes

where you can. Since I’ve been crashing on your couch, consider it as me working off my debt. You don’t have to feel bad about

ust like the

of Lysander’s questions in just a few

before I went to bed last night. If I need to wash again in the morning, a shower would suffice. I don’t have

nodded. “Noted.”

gratitude, then you’ve done more than enough already.

out earlier and

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her teeth again.

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“All right; I’ll consider your feelings more in the future. Go ahead and

discussion, he gently ushered Lysander into the bathroom. His touch was firm yet gentle. As he left, he casually closed the door