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 ever.”

“Mmm.”

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

the encounter

days. We should make the most

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with the snacks, Josiah put the newly bought duck

followed her.

Finished

balloon shooting. One booth featured a live goose with a long neck, deftly dodging the rings, making it almost impossible to

his luck. She promptly stopped him, saying, “What if you

a point as there wasn’t another decent hotel

to agree, a middle–aged man dressed in a

his gaze, Lysander

hand gestures, muttering incantations. After a moment, he said,

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

quick to dismiss me. I foresee

from side to side. If he

artist. She didn’t spare the man an

that Lysander would face

felt increasingly uneasy under Josiah’s intense gaze. He began to waver, contemplating abandoning this endeavor. Just then, he heard Josiah’s

Got him.

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

always precise, but in my many 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,

aimed to persuade Lysander too, so

expression remained perfectly composed. “Yes, since you claim to be so skilled, why don’t you

and say, “Some things are meant to be kept

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