The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 684 The Calamity

Josiah pondered before asking. “How could such a thing happen out of the blue? Is there something wrong with the fry?”

our lake had issues. The water was likely

“The fry had no problem. Among the batch, only t contaminated. But with the village in its current stat we won’t be able to stay much longer. It is what it is. The old lady sighed, her face etched with resignat

Upon witnessing the situation, Lysander and Josiah felt a surge of indignation.

The villagers had done nothing wrong, yet they bore the brunt of the consequences, while the saboteurs likely reaped substantial rewards.

Such an injustice could not unfold before their eyes.

Josiah insisted that the old lady accept their money. Only after purchasing the coarse cloth at the bottom of the elderly lady’s basket did she finally agree.

She was deeply moved, repeatedly expressing her gratitude.

As they were about to leave, Lysander slipped some change into the old lady’s hand, suggesting she take the bus back to the mountains, and comforted her, “You won’t have to leave. We’ll find a way.”

The old woman was skeptical, but the encounter with these kind–hearted young people rekindled a glimmer of hope in her weary heart.

Lysander watched the old woman’s retreating figure and felt a profound sadness.

Josiah gently took her hand and promised, “Lysander, believe me, everything will be all right.”

Lysander hesitated, then nodded lightly. “Okay.”

She believed in him.

At least, in this matter, she trusted him.

“Do… Do you really believe in me?”

“You’re not a bad person,” Lysander replied. “Our issues lie in our relationship, but that doesn’t affect my judgment of your character.”

stunned, then smiled wryly. “You are as rational as ever.”

“Mmm.”

relief. As he looked ahead, he asked, “Shall we continue? It seems quite

that the encounter with the old lady might have dampened

nodded. “Let’s check it out. We’re only here for two days. We should make the most of it to understand the town better.”

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with the snacks, Josiah put the newly bought duck

followed her.

Finished

goods, and there were booths for games like ring toss and balloon

he was eager to buy a few rings to try his luck. She promptly stopped him, saying, “What if you catch one? Your car has already suffered enough damage, one more

a point as there wasn’t

middle–aged man dressed in a woven robe and a biretta

noticing his gaze, Lysander looked back at him.

moment, he said, “Miss, your face shows kindness and righteousness. We are fated to meet.”

don’t believe

Thorne, don’t be so quick to

shaking his head, swaying from side to side. If

years since Lysander had encountered such a textbook con artist. She didn’t spare the man an extra glance. Instead, she shot

the middle–aged man predict that Lysander

waver, contemplating abandoning this endeavor. Just then, he heard Josiah’s

Got him.

middle–aged man had been observing the crowd on the street, originally intending to target someone older. However, as he happened to pass by, he overheard Josiah calling out Lysander’s name. This made him change his mind and approach them instead.

or two out of ten right,” he replied, adopting a worried expression as he looked at Lysander. “Miss, are you facing an important task soon?”

seemed convinced and aimed to persuade Lysander

expression remained perfectly composed. “Yes, since you claim to be so skilled, why don’t you tell me what it is?”

maintain a stern face and say, “Some things are meant to be kept secret. If I

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