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

“Mmm.”

and felt a slight relief. As he looked ahead, he asked,

a distraction as he was concerned that the encounter with the old lady

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

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with the snacks, Josiah put the newly bought duck eggs and coarse cloth into the basket

followed her.

Finished

balloon shooting. One booth featured

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 goose wouldn’t make much difference, but the hotel might just kick

had a point as there wasn’t another decent hotel

a middle–aged man dressed in a woven robe

noticing his gaze, Lysander looked back at

muttering incantations. After a moment,

replied bluntly, “I don’t believe in fortune–telling.”

air of mystery, added, “Ms. Thorne, don’t be so quick to dismiss me. I foresee a calamity of bloodshed

side. If he had a beard, he would

didn’t spare the man an extra glance. Instead, she shot a look toward Josiah, signaling

that Lysander would face a disaster, Josiah felt

to waver, contemplating abandoning this endeavor. Just then, he

Got him.

happened to pass by, he overheard Josiah calling out Lysander’s name. This made

many years of practice, I can get one or two out of ten right,”

seemed convinced and aimed to persuade Lysander too, so he could sell his prepared “remedies.”

claim to be so skilled,

stern face and say, “Some things are meant to be kept secret. If I were to reveal it,

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