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.

to put on a brave face, she still looked as frail as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She looked at the door behind the staff. Her feet felt rooted

I don’t go in, I won’t have to

say goodbye

taking hold of

wasn’t particularly cold, and the sunlight outside was even quite brilliant. However, her

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Lysander, Josiah gently asked her,

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worried that Lysander might carry psychological burdens in the future,

situation. They didn’t

learned about the process of cremation, aware that this farewell meant she would never have the chance to see Maverick again. Despite the waves of

anticipated her response long ago, so he quickly nodded. “All right, then

there.”

took a few steps, then suddenly stopped. “Where is the lounge? I need

from the lounge. Your mom hasn’t woken up yet, and your sister is with her. You go in first. I’ll

managed to nod, albeit reluctantly. She was

looked at her anxiously, fearing that she might suddenly and completely break down without any warning.

overwhelming. He didn’t dare to grip her hand too tightly as he supported her, for fear she

courage to face this moment, but if they wish to hold onto some memories, I at least want to ensure he departs

over the deceased, was significantly smaller and darker than the mourning hall outside, requiring artificial light even in broad daylight

by the staff in changing into his familiar everyday clothes. Laura had brought them, insisting that he take them with him

Lysander gazed upon her father, lying peacefully in the casket, she was suddenly struck by a wave of

helping Laura with the chores or fixing and cleaning household appliances and pipes. If not, he would be found downstairs, engaging in a game of chess over a cup of coffee with Aron from the neighboring building.

could such a person suddenly just lay there, motionless?

flush creeping onto Lysander’s pale face. Fearing that 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 it

voice hoarse. “These past few days, all I’ve

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tears, and everything that needed to be said has already

company.