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

it might have

I’ve heard about it from the villagers and even had a chance to see it from a distance. The view is truly captivating. When I find some free time, I like to take a walk

turns out to be suitable for development after we assess it, perhaps we could have Guerra Group spearhead the project. Who knows, it might even help. stimulate the

her words carefully, waiting until

city. You drove for three days just to get 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 tourist attraction, there’s no guarantee that visitors will actually come”

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no need 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 some strategic online promotion. As long as we maintain a high standard of quality here, I have no

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

maybe by fostering growth here first, it could actually catalyze the

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

the consultation room until the end

few steps from here to the dorm; there’s really no need for you

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

particularly with the earlier discussion about

only guides were the lights from the houses

the rustling of grass leaves in the breeze, Josiah softly

“Maybe it’s because being close to

“I’m actually starting to really enjoy life here.”

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

the darkness. However, for those unfamiliar with the terrain, the area still posed some risks,

deeply reassured. He responded gently, “All right, I

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

at the car Josiah had arrived in. Among them was this girl, who, along with the others, had mistaken them for

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