The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 686 Have Lysander See Him Anew

Lunch was an ordeal.

Finished’s

Meanwhile, Lysander was quite experienced in such matters. “You can eat like this,” she said, placing at napkin under her bowl for support.

Josiah mimicked her, finally able to sit somewhat straight, though still uncomfortable. Luckily, he wasn’t in a suit today, or his attire would have been ruined by the dusty ground.

The owner noticed the plight. While preparing another batch of soup, he brought over a table. “You folks must be tourists. If you’re uncomfortable, just let me know. I do have tables, you know.”

The arrival of this table couldn’t have been more timely.

Josiah and Lysander spoke in unison. “Thank you.”

“No problem,” the owner replied, resuming his position by the boiling pot. He continued chatting as he worked.

“I’ve seen quite a few tourists lately, but you, young man, are the tallest I’ve seen. Must be from the big city. Here to look at properties?”

Lysander stayed silent while Josiah answered, “We heard this place might be developed into a mansion. district, so we came to check it out.

“Listen to me, don’t buy property here,” the owner warned with a cynical smile. “The place is full of bad vibes and bad geomancy. This is not the place, especially for young couples like you, looking for a happy marital home.”

Josiah gently touched his nose before he glanced at Lysander, who remained impassive. He then explained, “We’re not looking for a marital home.”

“Not a marital home?” The owner eyed them, his expression suddenly understanding. “I get it, looking for a vacation home, right? The scenery here is indeed great, perfect for a honeymoon.”

“We’re not on a honeymoon either,” Josiah said. “And we’re not married.”

The owner chuckled. “Dressed like that, and you’re not a couple?”

hoodies, realizing the issue might be their clothes.

season- appropriate items she found. After purchasing them, the two hoodies

couple in matching outfits, walking

his visit to the town was genuinely to experience the local culture and customs. The fact that he found a hotel to

cares about such things? Plus, we’re always working. So, they

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on and complimented, “You two must have a great relationship.”

Finished:

since we were young. There are prettier

and asked, “Where’s your wife now?”

works in the mornings and goes home to rest by noon. We take turns running the shop. She was up since two in the morning to prepare the sheep offal broth. If she doesn’t catch up on sleep,

incredulous. “Up at two in

lately, getting up so early seemed excessive, practically akin to working through the night. No wonder the owner was alone in

We’re fortunate, though. The bakery stall owner down the

hope, Josiah asked, “So you don’t

shared. “Usually, we arrive at the shop by four in the morning. That’s the perfect time to

Josiah’s understanding of the

vegetable soup, they headed back to the hotel. The sky had darkened significantly compared to when they first left. Despite the weather forecast not

pace, with Josiah following, carrying their

his mind, he spoke little..

a talker either, so they walked side

finally uttered, “Life is hard.”

he believed he could control everything from his office, he couldn’t help but mock himself, “No wonder you couldn’t accept the old me. After seeing this side of life, I can’t accept that version of

adept at

and comforted him, “The world is vast. Few people can. see and understand everything. Now that you can

out that the owner of the sheep offal and vegetable soup shop had to start preparing for business in the wee hours of the