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

“Mmm.”

he looked ahead, he asked, “Shall we continue? It seems quite lively up

he was concerned that the

for two days. We should make

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bought duck eggs and coarse

followed her.

Finished

like ring toss and balloon

you catch one? Your car has already suffered enough damage, one more goose

as there wasn’t another decent hotel nearby.

about to agree, a middle–aged man dressed in a woven robe and a biretta suddenly stopped and stared at them.

Lysander looked back

muttering incantations. After a moment, he said, “Miss, your face shows kindness and righteousness. We are fated

“I don’t believe

so quick to dismiss me. I foresee a calamity

side. If he had a beard, he would have certainly been stroking it non–stop

such a textbook con artist. She didn’t spare the man an extra glance.

the middle–aged man predict that Lysander would

middle–aged man felt increasingly uneasy under Josiah’s intense gaze. He began to waver, contemplating abandoning this endeavor. Just then, he heard Josiah’s anxious question. “Can you predict accurately?”

Got him.

older. However, as he happened

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

convinced and aimed to persuade Lysander too, so he could sell

be so skilled, why don’t you tell me

maintain a stern face and say, “Some things

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