The Charming Ex-Wife

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Rhizone quickly noticed the item in Josiah’s hand and tugged at his sister’s sleeve to draw her attention.

Nilou, ever perceptive, understood immediately and exclaimed with a bright smile, “You’re so kind to Dr. Thorne, going all the way to town just to buy sandwiches.”

Hearing this, Lysander turned her attention toward Josiah.

Earlier, he had approached without anything in his hands, and she hadn’t noticed him holding anything. Now, mysteriously, he was carrying a bulging brown paper bag as though it had appeared out of nowhere.

Josiah extended the brown paper bag toward her, asking. “Have you freshened up?”

Lysander simply responded with a hum.

“I heard from some locals in town that the sandwiches from this particular shop are quite famous around here. So, I thought I’d bring some back for your breakfast.”

Lysander queried. “Have you had anything to eat yet?”

“No, I rushed back, didn’t want to waste any time, didn’t want to… didn’t want to keep Nilou waiting,” Josiah explained.

Nilou chuckled lightly, “I’m in no hurry. As long as you guys don’t change your minds, I won’t rush you.”

Josiali again urged her to eat, pushing the sandwich toward her, “Eat.”

“Dr. Thome, why not eat as you walk? The morning scenery here is really something to behold!” Nilou suggested enthusiastically.

Lysander accepted the sandwich but noticed out of the corner of her eye that Rhizone was watching intently. He was still under ten, and despite the saying that hardship accelerates maturity in children, he was clearly still very young. His eyes sparkled with a mix of curiosity and longing as he gazed at the sandwich in her hand.

Lysander turned to Josiah. “How many did you manage to buy?”

“Six,” Josiah replied, “The shop was packed. People started lining up as early as three in the morning. By the time it was my turn, there were only a few left, so I bought all that remained.”

After pondering for a moment, Lysander reached into the brown paper bag and pulled out two sandwiches, handing one to each of the siblings. “We can’t possibly eat all of these ourselves, and they won’t taste as good once they cool down. Could you guys help us finish them?”

Rhizone began to swallow nervously.

Nilou, who seemed to always have a protective, sisterly aura about her, insisted, “Dr. Thorne, there’s really no need. Our mom made us oatmeal before we left this morning”

“But there’s no meat in oatmeal…” Rhizone complained.

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we left?” Nilou scolded, hands on her hips, “We came out today to

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a forced smile, lowered his head, and

do you still have

plenty,” she responded enthusiastically.

“One buck each?”

If you’re interested, I can give you a discount. Three for two, and you can pick any

Nilou looked up at Lysander with an

my eye on that cricket and rabbit since yesterday,”

here. What else might you want?” Nilou asked

Josiah inquired, “Do you know

have some at home already. Once we get there, I’ll fetch

right then, it’s settled. Three for

“Don’t back out!”

his voice altering slightly, “I don’t have small change on

paused briefly,

bursting with excitement, quickly tugged on his sister’s sleeve, “Nilou, we have so many straw weavings at home, they’re just drying

Josiah’s intentions, her cheeks flushing slightly pink. “Sir, you and Dr. Thorne are both

promptly handed Two sandwiches to Rhizone, “We agreed on three straw items for two bucks. I’ll give you the sandwiches first. When you get home, make sure to bring us the straw

nodded vigorously, holding the sandwiches in his hand and offering the other to Nilou. “Eat quickly, it’s

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embarrassment and gratitude. Grinning. she replied cheerfully, “All right, consider the deal done. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to tell me. My brother is skilled at climbing mountains and trees, picking flowers or fruits is easy for him, and

nodded again, looking much like a chick pecking

Josiah found himself particularly charmed by the clever and vivacious Nilou. Upon hearing her assurances, he chuckled lightly. “All right, if I see something else I want later,

a knowing glance. “Go ahead

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sister’s approval, Rhizone eagerly took a bite of the sandwich, quickly consuming nearly

in one go.

generally cheerful nature, ate her sandwich daintily, holding it in her small hands like

moved by the scene, asked, “Don’t you

“I rarely leave;

mainly do for a living?” Josiah continued.

roots,” Nilou explained, “Our home is always bustling; my brother

out.”

Is it profitable?”