The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 633 A Farewell Is Inevitable

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Lysander took the lighter and candle handed over by Josiah. After lighting them, she said a silent prayer.

In the end, it was Josiah who helped her place the candle before the mourning portrait.

The mourning hall was so quiet that not a sound could be heard. Even the staff, mindful of the bereaved family’s feelings, were nowhere to be seen in the area. As a result, the sound of the wheelchair moving across the floor echoed conspicuously.

After completing the necessary procedures, Howard pushed Molly, who was in a wheelchair, over to see Lysander. They were deeply concerned about their daughter who had suffered such a blow.

Lysander maintained her politeness as she expressed her gratitude to them. “Thank you all for doing so much for my dad. These are things that I should have taken care of myself.”

When Lysander thought about Maverick’s affairs being handled by Howard, she was filled with gratitude. But beneath it all, she was overwhelmed with self–reproach. She should have been stronger sooner.

Molly could see the internal agony she was going through. Her eyes were red as she gently consoled her, “If your dad were still here, he certainly wouldn’t want to see you tormented by his affairs. Besides, we as a couple owe him a great deal. Doing these things for him now is merely a small consolation.”

“Yeah.” Howard also looked upset, echoing his wife’s sentiments. “We thought we could gain a friend in each other, but we didn’t expect him to…”

He let out a long sigh, his gaze toward Lysander filled with worry and heartache.

They had all witnessed the depth of her affection for Maverick. Now that Maverick had left so abruptly, they were left wondering about what she would do in the future.

Upon receiving the distressing news, Molly, whose health had been recently improving, experienced a significant deterioration. Now, she had to rely on a wheelchair for mobility.

Lysander stood before them, listening in silence, unable to utter a single word.

Right then, the staff member at the funeral home approached thent and said, “All the preparations have been made. If the farewells have been said, I will arrange for the cremation. One family member can come with me, and the rest should wait outside.”

Everyone, including Josiah, turned their attention to Lysander.

frail as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She looked at the door behind the staff. Her feet felt rooted to the

mean if I don’t go in, I won’t have to say goodbye to Dad?

to say

her side, gently taking hold of her

However, her hands were

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fear of startling Lysander, Josiah gently

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might carry psychological burdens in the future, so he made a point to offer her some comforting

They didn’t rush them; instead, they silently stood by, patiently waiting for the family to make their

chance to see Maverick again. Despite the waves of dizziness threatening to overwhelm her, she said, “No, I’ll go myself.

so he quickly nodded. “All right, then let me help

there.”

then suddenly stopped. “Where is the lounge? I need

from the lounge. Your mom hasn’t woken up yet, and your

nod, albeit reluctantly. She was so

anxiously, fearing that she might suddenly and

He didn’t dare to grip her hand too tightly

seemed reflective as she said, “I’m not sure if my mom and sister have the courage to face this moment,

vigil over the deceased, was significantly smaller and darker than the mourning hall outside, requiring artificial light

changing into his familiar everyday clothes. Laura had brought them, insisting

upon her father, lying peacefully in the casket, she was suddenly struck by

his days off from work, he would busy himself around the house, helping Laura with the chores or fixing and cleaning household

person suddenly just lay there,

she might be suppressing her emotions, he/gently suggested, “I can wait outside if you want. If there’s something on your mind, feel free to share

“These past few days, all I’ve

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that needed to be said has already been

company.