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

“Mmm.”

noticed the change in Lysander and felt a slight relief. As he looked ahead, he asked, “Shall we continue? It seems

as he was concerned that the encounter with the old lady

nodded. “Let’s check it out. We’re only here for two days. We should make the

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bought duck

followed her.

Finished

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 dodging the rings, making it almost impossible

Hence, he 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

point as there wasn’t another decent hotel

man dressed in a woven

noticing his gaze, Lysander looked back

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

don’t believe in fortune–telling.”

air of mystery, added, “Ms. Thorne, don’t be so quick to dismiss

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

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

that Lysander would face a disaster, Josiah felt nervous.

Josiah’s intense gaze. He began to waver, contemplating abandoning this endeavor. Just then, he

Got him.

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

years of practice, I can get one or two out of ten right,” he replied, adopting a worried expression as he looked at Lysander. “Miss, are you facing an

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

composed. “Yes, since you claim to be

was maintain a stern face and say, “Some things are meant to be kept secret. If I were to reveal it, your future endeavors wouldn’t go

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