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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was at a

wondered if all

an eyebrow and asked, “Dr. Thorne, do

Lysander was drinking water and

Josiah let out a helpless

streamed down Lysander’s face. “I’m not accustomed to your

dull, it’s better to

of tissue to wipe away her tears.

Josiah instinctively used clothes to create a clear boundary on

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

sleep on the floor. The sofa in

would involuntarily soften.

all last night. You should rest now, especially if you’re planning

deep–set eyes were gently illuminated by

close her eyes, but even without seeing him, she could still feel his intense gaze, prompting her

time they shared a bed was just a few

back then. His back was so tense that it was almost unbearable, yet he dared not press against her too much, afraid of startling

“I’m… having a bit of trouble

her eyes and said, “I feel the same way, actually. Maybe it’s because my body and mind are both exhausted to the extreme that

a brief silence, Josiah asked, “Can you explain it in

nervous system taking

in her eyes, and

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the simplest explanation. “It’s like being overwhelmed by anxiety, unable to recover immediately. Similar to a stretched rubber band, if

Josiah finally

hotel didn’t offer any meals, so both of them had to order takeout for

of pasta each. Yet, annoyingly, they didn’t feel the slightest bit

for a bit? Maybe we’ll get

objections. “What should we talk

He merely ask,

to the period of time after they got married.

back to the past, she was now