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?”

matching hoodies, realizing the issue might be their

of the crowded wholesale market yesterday, she had chosen the first practical, season- appropriate items she found. After purchasing them,

like a couple in matching outfits, walking

It seemed as though his visit to the town was genuinely to experience the local culture and customs. The fact that he

things? Plus, we’re always working. So, they get dirty quickly,” the

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“You two must have

Finished:

bad, the owner said with a grin. “We’ve been together since we were young. There are prettier

smiled and asked, “Where’s

wife 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

was incredulous. “Up at two in the morning?”

akin to working through the night. No wonder the owner was alone

“Yes, that’s the nature of the food business. We’re fortunate, though. The bakery stall owner down the street gets up at this

hope, Josiah asked, “So you don’t usually

at the shop by four in the morning. That’s the perfect time to

of the world had been profoundly

hotel. The sky had darkened significantly compared

quickened her pace, with Josiah following, carrying their purchases.

his mind,

either, so they walked side by

Josiah finally uttered, “Life is hard.”

mock himself, “No wonder you couldn’t accept the old me. After seeing this side of

adept

Few people can. see and understand

on Josiah’s face when he found out that the owner of the sheep offal and vegetable soup shop had to start preparing for business in the wee hours of the morning