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

“Mmm.”

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

was concerned that the encounter with

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

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the newly bought duck eggs and coarse cloth into

followed her.

Finished

balloon

him, saying, “What if you catch one? Your car has already

there wasn’t

agree, a middle–aged man dressed in a woven robe and a biretta suddenly

Lysander

gestures, muttering incantations. After a moment, he said, “Miss, your

bluntly, “I don’t

with an air of mystery, added, “Ms. Thorne, don’t be so quick

while shaking his head, swaying from side to side. If he 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, signaling him to leave

man predict that Lysander would face a disaster,

He began to waver, contemplating abandoning this endeavor. Just then, he heard Josiah’s anxious question. “Can you

Got him.

to target someone older. However, as he happened to pass by, he overheard Josiah calling out Lysander’s name. This made him change his

in my many years of practice, I can get one or two out of ten right,” he replied,

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

you claim to be so skilled, why don’t you tell

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

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