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

“Mmm.”

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

that the encounter with the old lady might have dampened her

check it out. We’re only here for two days. We should make the

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duck eggs and

followed her.

Finished

booths for games like ring toss and balloon shooting. One booth featured a live goose with a long neck, deftly dodging the rings, making it almost impossible

to buy a few rings to try his luck. She promptly stopped him, saying, “What if you catch one? Your car has already

had a point as there wasn’t another decent hotel

to agree, a middle–aged man dressed in a woven robe

his gaze, Lysander looked back at

gestures, muttering incantations. After a moment, he said, “Miss, your face shows kindness and

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

“Ms. Thorne, don’t be so quick to dismiss me.

If he had a beard, he would have certainly

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

predict that Lysander would

intense gaze. He began to waver, contemplating abandoning this

Got him.

the crowd on the street, originally intending to target someone older. However, as he happened to pass by,

can get one or two out of ten right,” he replied, adopting a worried expression as he looked at Lysander. “Miss,

to persuade Lysander

to be so skilled, why don’t you tell me what it is?”

couldn’t possibly figure this out. All he could do was maintain a stern face and say, “Some things

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