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 conversation, promptly

than 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

working at three in the morning. Lysander made a point to tread lightly as she left the bedroom. Unexpectedly, she ran

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you mess with my wall

not at

at all last

responded truthfully, “I slept for three hours.”

of sleep can lead to sudden

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a hint of mock indignation, “Dr. Thorne, are you really talking about death this early in

you should catch up on some sleep now. I can just grab something for breakfast on the way.”

is very important. It should be

noticed her standing motionless at the bedroom doorway for quite some time. He first set down the toast he was holding

Lysander replied, as if she had

of this morning were so fantastical that they nearly surpassed

place was something she had never

her own eyes once more. She feared she might

even the toothbrush by the sink was prepped

vigorously rubbed her face.

her words trailed off as she found herself locking eyes

filled the water and squeezed the toothpaste. You’ve been busy with work recently, so it’s only natural to save time 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

ust like the

of Lysander’s questions in just a few

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

nodded. “Noted.”

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

the toothpaste she had squeezed out

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Josiah acknowledged directly by saying, “All right; I’ll consider your feelings more in the

His touch was firm yet gentle.