The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 656 Together We Stand

“Wah, I’m not taking that medicine!”

Liar, getting a shot really hurts! Save me!”

“Mommy!”

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In the tumultuous scene, a mother, cradling her child in her arms, implored, “Dr. Thorne is the one who saved your life! Could you please just behave for a bit?”

The child, tears streaming down his face, was desperately seeking comfort from his accompanying grandmother.

The parents who had brought their children were unified in their stance, each echoing the sentiment. “You must listen to Dr. Thorne. Without the injection, your illness won’t get better.”

“Are you really going to ignore Dr. Thorne’s advice now?”

The parents used a combination of persuasion and gentle coercion, but their primary focus remained firmly on the medical treatment. They showed considerable support for Lysander’s efforts.

Once Lysander had successfully calmed all the children, it was apparent that the nurses were completely worn out from the effort. Despite this, when they noticed Josiah standing off to the side while holding a lunch box, they didn’t miss a chance to flash a cheeky smile at Lysander before they headed back to their dorm for a meal.

Josiah remarked as he approached, “I’ve kept the lunch box warm all the way here, so it should still be hot. You better eat it while it’s warm.”

After a long day that had been largely consumed by a test of patience and will with the children. Lysander felt a deep sense of fatigue. She gratefully accepted the lunch box and made her way to the consultation

room to eat

Josiah sat beside her, feeling an uncommon warmth in this simple moment. He quietly shared with Lysander the insights he had gained from Anita, then added, “I want to explore the lake behind the vill

like it might have

When I find some free time, I like to take a walk around that area. The lotus blossoms were exceptionally beautiful recently,” Lysander expressed a fondness

slightly. “This place seems wonderful. If it turns out to be suitable for development after we assess it, perhaps we could have Guerra Group spearhead the project. Who knows, it might

knowing Josiah meant well, chose her words carefully, waiting

here. Whether it’s fransporting supplies or hiring workers, it’s incredibly difficult. Even if you somehow manage to overcome these hurdles and turn this area into a

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to worry about attracting visitors,” he reassured her confidently. “Guerra Group has a wide network of clients and partners. We could initially invite them for a complimentary experience. Later, we can rely on the testimonials of these early guests, coupled with

been here longer than you, and I genuinely desire to enhance the lives of the villagers. But transforming everything is too much of a challenge. It seems we might have to wait for the town’s own development

by fostering growth here first, it could actually catalyze the development of the town. It’s not completely

was necessary, offering no further attempts to dissuade him. She too harbored hopes for improvements in the area. However, she was concerned about

consultation room until the end of her shift, insistently offering. “Let me walk you

dorm; there’s really no

the edge of the village when you’re not busy?” Josiah suggested, “Let’s go

peace with her thoughts, particularly with

was devoid of streetlights; their only guides were the lights from the houses

the breeze, Josiah softly remarked, “I don’t know why,

being close to nature taps into a basic human

mused. “I’m actually starting to

they walked, and before they realized it, they had reached the village’s edge. Lysander pointed to the distant night sky, explaining. “That kasi body of water you see is the lake. To reach it, you have to cross a field strewn with weeds. There are quite a few hidden puddles

However, for those unfamiliar with the terrain, the area still posed some risks, even for those adept at swimming.

gently, “All

be about ten years old, with bright, sparkling eyes. Her voice clear and youthful, she asked, “Josiah, would you like

the car Josiah had arrived in. Among them was this

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