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.”

was momentarily stunned, then smiled wryly. “You are as rational as

“Mmm.”

noticed the change in Lysander and felt a slight relief. As he looked ahead,

distraction as he was concerned that the encounter

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

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Josiah put the newly bought duck eggs and

followed her.

Finished

festival of the deities was bustling with vendors selling various goods, and there were booths for games like ring toss and balloon shooting. One booth featured a live goose with a long neck, deftly

“What if you catch one? Your car has already suffered enough damage, one

there

dressed in a woven robe and a biretta

noticing his gaze, Lysander

man began making hand gestures, muttering incantations. After a moment, he said, “Miss, your face shows kindness

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

with an air of mystery, added, “Ms. Thorne, don’t be so quick to dismiss me. I foresee a calamity of bloodshed in your near future.”

he spoke, he watched Lysander while shaking his head, swaying from side to side. If he

had encountered such a textbook con artist. She didn’t spare the man an extra glance. Instead, she shot a look toward Josiah, signaling him to leave

predict that Lysander would face a disaster, Josiah felt

to waver, contemplating abandoning this endeavor. Just then, he heard Josiah’s anxious question. “Can you predict accurately?”

Got him.

target someone older. However, as he happened to pass by, he

practice, I can get one or two out of ten right,” he replied, adopting a

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

expression remained perfectly composed. “Yes, since you claim to be so skilled,

he could do was maintain a stern face and say, “Some things are meant to be kept secret. If I were to reveal it, your future

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