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.”

previously engaged in lively conversation, promptly adjusted their attitudes.

was even deeper than before, uninterrupted until the alarm clock sounded. In a state of grogginess,

returned to the room next door, or

as he was 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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mess with my wall clock

at all.”

sleep at

truthfully, “I slept for three

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are you really talking

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

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

set down the toast he was holding onto

as if she had just awoken from

so fantastical that they nearly surpassed her wildest

was something she had never

eyes once more. She feared she might still be half–asleep, but the wave of heat that hit

advance, even the toothbrush by the

vigorously rubbed her

she leaned forward to ask, but her words trailed off

save time where you can. Since I’ve been crashing on your couch, consider it

ust like the

all of Lysander’s questions in just a few brief

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

obediently nodded.

Lysander stated, “I merely let you sleep on the couch for one night. If you want to express your gratitude, then you’ve done more than enough already. I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself, so I don’t need

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in the future. Go ahead and freshen up as per your usual routine, then. Breakfast will be ready

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