The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 621






The Charming Ex–Wife 


Chapter 622 Every Word Boils Down To Science 


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Lysander was well acquainted with the sting of solitude. Even though she had grown used to her own company. the feeling of isolation could still be overwhelmingly melancholic at times. 


Josiah, who had been quietly absorbing everything she shared, only expressed his sentiments once he fully grasped the depth of Lysander’s concerns. “Life often doesn’t follow our plans, and saying goodbye is a part of that. But if you’re open to it. I’m here to stay by your side until the very end.” he offered gently. 


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Lysander didn’t outright reject his offer, but she didn’t embrace it either. Touching the corner of her catch a tear, she responded softly, “Your intentions are touching but a bit far from reality. You’re older than me, and since men generally have a shorter lifespan than women, the likelihood of you being by my side until the end is uncertain.” 


Josiah, sensing a sliver of opportunity, remained resolute. “Then it’s up to me to take excellent care of myself. I’ll stick to a regular schedule, stay active, eat healthily–all to ensure I can keep up with you.” 


Lysander half–joked in response. “It seems like a lot of trouble. Perhaps it would be simpler to find someone younger, so we could avoid the pain of parting by Teaving together.” 

Josiah paused to consider her words, taking a moment before responding. 


Lysander knew his intentions were genuine, especially considering how emotionally taxing recent events had been for her. He simply wanted to offer her support. 


Aware that she was somewhat taunting him with the age difference, she started to say, “Josiah, I didn’t 


“That wouldn’t be impossible,” he cut in suddenly, his voice calm yet earnest. 


Lysander was somewhat taken aback. “What did you say?” 


someone younger? Perhaps that’s not such a


Lysander


promise. If you choose not to remarry, I’ll still be here. And if you find someone


turned serious. “Are you truly okay with that?”


“If someone else can make you happy, I’m willing to


you did for Lysanne in the past?” Lysander probed, recalling how Josiah had once stepped back when Lysanne got married, resuming his methodical life


Josiah admitted. “I


What t 


choose not to marry?”


help


puzzled. “Well, aren’t you


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from an orphanage? It’s better to support someone


hard to believe any male would willingly care for a child not his own, much less bequeath his fortune to them. In nature, stags fight until bloody, lions brawl until they’re raw, and some insects even


tongue. “Talking of romance with you truly lacks warmth. Everything you


to science.” 


across Lysander’s face before vanishing just as quickly. “Perhaps


with concern. “There’s no one who is unsuited for love. You’re perfect as you are–analytical, thorough,


“Are you being sarcastic about Joseph and Adrian?”


I meant what I said,” Josiah replied. “But


anyway. 


softly, “For now, you can’t


repaid him manifold. It was the same with Daphne, Lynn, Priscilla, and even when Nieva needed help, you were there without a second thought. You’re not incapable of love;


and Laura lingered on the grass, lost in memories of their youth. It had been ages


by the scene. She felt a


observing from afar, turned to Josiah preemptively, “You should go and keep Madam Susan


company. 


here, I’ll head over,” Josiah


remains of the barbecue and joined Susan, engaging her in conversation to offer some


might only sink her deeper into a state of gloom. She busied herself with arranging


of five tents had been erected. The largest tent was reserved for Maverick and Laura, while the other four smaller tents were arranged for the remaining


neatly laid out atop a disposable sleeping bag, beneath which a dust cover had been placed to suit her preference for cleanliness.


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