The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 621 The Day He Inevitably Leaves Us

In a voice just loud enough for the two of them, Josiah whispered, “The temperature in the mountains dips quite low. I noticed everyone brought their warm clothing. You should head back and change into yours soon. Even if it isn’t chilly now, it’ll serve as a good cover when the night sets in.”

Caught off guard, Lysander hesitantly admitted in a soft, awkward voice, “I’ve actually forgotten to bring

mine.”

Anticipating this, Josiah nodded understandingly. “Don’t worry, I’ve packed it for you. It’s in the luggage I brought up to your room.”

Over the days they had spent together, Lysander had found herself thanking Josiah more times than she could count. For a moment, she chose silence over repeating the same formalities, a silent acknowledgment of his thoughtfulness.

Josiah, recognizing the departure from her usual formality, couldn’t help but smile subtly, pleased by the personal connection that seemed to be deepening between them.

As the evening drew in, the temperature began to fall, and the day gave way to night much quicker than expected. By the time they reached the campsite, stars were just beginning to prick the velvety darkness of the sky.

The campsite, often deserted during this season, was entirely theirs for the night.

As Josiah set about pitching the tents with practiced efficiency, he kept in mind the responsibility Maverick had entrusted him with.

Despite being an amateur at camping, Maverick rolled up his sleeves and offered his help, “It looks like you could use a hand. Setting up a tent isn’t just about following the instructions; getting the frame right is the first step.”

Josiah, concerned about Maverick overexerting himself, quickly intervened, “Please let me handle this. You should take it easy.”

Off to the side, Maverick, seeing his wife and daughter busily preparing for the barbecue, leaned in closer to Josiah and whispered, “Jose, the medicine–you arranged for it to be delivered, didn’t you?”

Josiah nodded slightly.

Maverick smiled, a knowing glint in his eyes, “I thought as much. When the waiter unexpectedly brought it over as a gift, and it turned out to be medicine, I figured it was your doing.”

“Have you taken it?”

“I have, and honestly, it works wonders. I haven’t felt this pain–free in a long time.”

As soon as he had received the

request that had led to this moment and felt the weight of the responsibility she had placed

the crackle of the barbecue

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and filled with anticipation for the night sky’s

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brilliance were often at their peak in the summer. That night, their luck with

the expanding canopy of stars, hands closely joined, eyes closed in silent prayer, hoping for a clear view of the galaxy.

prayers, a swath of the Milky Way appeared, slicing through the night

clapped her hands in awe and exclaimed, “Is that

absolutely

gently pulled her back, cautioning

the celestial display, standing together in quiet reflection. Maverick, breaking from his usual reserve, wrapped an arm around Laura, his actions speaking volumes about his feelings.

to her sister, “I never knew Dad could be so romantic. No wonder Mom fell

To conceal her feelings from Michelle, she quickly fabricated an excuse, “I think I’ve got something in my eye. I’m going to go check the tent for

it for you?”

Just enjoy the view. I’ll be right back,” Lysander reassured her, needing a moment to compose herself.

“Oh, okay then.”

in the beautiful scenery before her and her parents‘

other hand, Josiah, ever attentive, followed Lysander to the sidelines. Observing her struggle to hold back tears, he handed her a pack of tissues he had

managed a weak smile, her emotions raw as she faced the reality of her father’s illness, “I once thought I could handle the pain of loss, that I could stand strong in front of Dad.

fuccumb to feelings of pessimism under such circumstances. Even Josiah could offer little more than reassurance, telling her, “Mr. Maverick didn’t suspect anything. He thought the medicine was just something I’d

he won’t shy away from going to the hospital for painkillers, worried about being found out.”

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