The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 627 Family Portrait

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Maverick raised his hand to rub his nose, appearing a bit sheepish as he admitted, “I just wanted to make you happy, that’s all.” He seldom spoke such soothing words.

At his response, Laura’s face flushed slightly. In an even more bashful tone, she replied, “Let’s forget about hiking. We’re not as young as we used to be. Why don’t we just enjoy ourselves around here? It seems there are kites and fishing rods at the campsite. We could try out these youthful pastimes.”

Maverick immediately stood up, saying, “I’ll go borrow them right away.”

As his words fell into silence, both of Lysander and Josiah were momentarily taken aback, the sudden burst of energy surprising them.

Josiah also came to his senses and said to Lysander, “You chat with your parents for a bit. I’ll go arrange things.

Lysander asked, “The hotel should have fishing equipment, but do they have kites?”

Josiah wasn’t quite sure about this either. “There should be one, right? If not, I could always swing by the children’s playground again and maybe buy one from a kid?”

Lysander voiced her concerns. “It’s uncertain whether there are any children around right now, let alone if they have kites. Even if they do, they might not necessarily agree to sell them to you.”

After some thought, Josiah said, “I could have someone buy it from the town and bring it here. It would take a little over an hour by car, but they could start fishing in the meantime.”

Immediately, Lysander suggested, “Let’s divide the tasks then. I’ll head back to the hotel to purchase the fishing equipment while you arrange for someone to buy the kites.”

“All right.”

Susan watched from the side, assuming their harmony was due to having let bygones be bygones. She felt relieved and teased them, “You two, don’t rush. There’s still plenty of time. Take it slow.”

“We should probably hurry; I’ll go find the hotel staff first.” Her father’s days were dwindling; she couldn’t

lost to her preoccupation. Recognizing the situation, she yearned to assist. Yet, Maverick subtly halted her, a

interaction.

Lysander and Josiah walking side by side, pondered their compatibility. Contemplating her husband’s improved demeanor, she noted

Michelle busied herself with tasks, seeking solace in productivity. “I’ll tidy

mingled with surprise at her younger daughter’s proactive nature. “The kids have matured

night. Hist gaze distant, he nodded

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Josiah completed their tasks. Swiftly, Lysander returned with the fishing

the kite reel, confusion clouded her initial attempts. Susan, unfamiliar with such activities since her own wedding, shared her

grin, Maverick stepped forward, offering assistance. “Let me give it a shot,” he volunteered, “you focus on running ahead, I’ll support you from behind. Despite sweat beading

offering help but hesitated, realizing this might mark their final

in thought and gently proposed, “I’ve got a camera. How about a commemorative photo with your parents? Let’s include

yet behind the scenes, he had everything arranged meticulously,

Lysander nodded slightly. “All

fetched his camera from the car, capturing moments of Maverick and Laura’s kite–flying excitement.

snapped numerous photos of the

Laura on the grass, their

wanting to go fishing? There’s a stream nearby, perfect for it. Let’s have a picnic.

garnered unanimous

home alone for quite some time, and she hadn’t experienced such excitement in a while. Although she

of moving the necessary items, once

a hand but felt unsure of the best way to contribute. Lysander, always the proactive one, took charge and handed her the camera, saying, “Take more pictures of Mom and Dad. I’ll go fetch

Michelle sniffled, the sorrow still evident in her eyes.

happy. Your social media posts are always stunning; bring that same level of effort and take a few pictures