The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 679 I Will Accompany You

“Thankfully, electronic payment is an option here, saving me the awkwardness of having to ask random strangers for cash.”

As he spoke, he tore open the antiseptic package, intending to apply it on Lysander with a cotton swab, naturally squatting down in the process.

Lysander thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill, but she couldn’t resist his persistence. Reluctantly, she extended her hand and said, “I’ll do it myself.”

“I’ll be gentle,” promised Josiah, as he delicately applied th

as light as a feather.

medicine to her wound. His movements were

Lysander studied his prominent nose, contemplating his serious expression. A swirl of emotions stirred within her, a complex blend she couldn’t quite pinpoint:

This serene moment was akin to the time before the truth had been unveiled.

Lysander felt an inexplicable sting in her nose.

Upon lifting his gaze, Josiah noticed an unusual glint in her eyes, immediately causing him to worry, “Does it hurt?”

“No.” Lysander gently shook her head. “How’s the wound on your leg? You didn’t get it wet in the shower, did you?”

“No, I was extra careful,” Josiah responded, suddenly flashing a mysterious smile. “By the way, can you guess what I overheard the receptionist saying when I went to get the second room key?”

Lysander didn’t think he’d appreciate being seen as a freeloader. She asked with confusion, “Has the misunderstanding been cleared up?”

“No.” Josiah chuckled.

“I wasn’t familiar with the local roads, so I told them I was buying medicine for my girlfriend and needed to know where the pharmacy was. When I returned, I overheard the receptionist and the cleaning lady discussing how impressive my customer service was…”

His expression was calm, indicating that he had already accepted the situation.

A smile tugged at the corner of Lysander’s mouth. “I’ll still have to find a chance to explain.”

“What’s there to explain? We won’t be staying for more than a few days. Pay no heed to it.”

“Are you willing to be misunderstood as a toy boy?”

Josiah posed a direct counter–question to her. “Our relationship is either the wealthy woman and her toy boy, or boyfriend and girlfriend. Which of these roles would you prefer?”

Lysander bit her lip.

It seemed as though Josiah had seen through her thoughts from the very beginning, his demeanor relaxed. “So, let them believe I’m just a toy boy,” he said nonchalantly.

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night, Josiah even raised an eyebrow and asked, “Dr. Thorne, do you

the time, Lysander was drinking water and choked abruptly, coughing for quite a while.

a helpless laugh. “Can’t you take a little

down Lysander’s face. “I’m not

is dull, it’s better to stay down–to–earth.”

pieces of tissue to wipe away her tears.

to create a clear boundary

his hand, promising, “Rest assured, I won’t cross the

for him to sleep on the floor. The sofa in the room was too small for him

patient, her demeanor would involuntarily soften. Moreover, she

last night. You should rest now, especially

deep–set eyes were gently illuminated by the bedside

seeing him, she could still feel his intense gaze, prompting her to ask,

last time they shared a bed was just a few days ago,

felt back then. His back was so tense that it was almost unbearable, yet he dared not

a bit of trouble sleeping right now.”

both exhausted to the extreme that I can’t sleep. In medical terms, this could be explained as my

“Can you explain it in

are constantly firing, which leads to your sympathetic nervous

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time around, Josiah finally understood.

so both of them had to order takeout for

pasta each. Yet, annoyingly, they didn’t

took the initiative and suggested, “How about we chat for a bit?

“What

Josiah, struggling to voice his true thoughts. He merely ask, “Doesn’t this feel like

period of time after they

back to the past, she was now able to calmly reflect on those events.