His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 3 Too Close to Each Other

Should I be surprised? In all honesty, it wasn’t really unexpected. Even though she and Josiah didn’t date each other before getting married, they had been together for almost three years, so she felt like she knew him quite well. Josiah was a kind person, not like the arrogant CEOs portrayed in novels and TV dramas who could intimidate one with just a single word. On the contrary, he was elegant in his demeanor, considerate in his speech, and meticulous in his actions. He was a gentle and mature man. A woman who could make him lose his composure must be someone extraordinary. She was almost prepared for an emotional reunion filled with memories of the past, but reality turned out to be quite different from her expectations. When she returned to the old house, there was indeed a pregnant woman present. However, the pregnant woman was seated with her mother-in-law, Susan McKay, while Josiah was seated alone on a single couch next to them.

wife.” Lysanne said, “Yes, how

was mostly Susan and Lysanne chatting about daily life, and she listened on the side, more or less understanding some parts of it. Beside the old residence lived a family surnamed Thorne. The two families had been neighbors for decades. Lysanne and Josiah were born in the same year, with Lysanne being a few months younger. They were classmates from elementary school to high school, and they didn’t part ways until college. Josiah studied management at the top local university, while Lysanne went abroad to study law. In Susan’s words, “Lysanne and Josiah are so close they could finish each other’s sentences.” Lysander’s mother-in-law, Susan, was a cultured individual, having written and published her own books, and she spoke eloquently. Her words subtly suggested that Josiah and Lysanne

this entire time, answered directly, “We did date, but it didn’t last long. It was just a teenage crush, and those relationships usually don’t last.” “True.” Susan joked, “Lysanne, why didn’t you ever fancy Josiah? I fail to see how that boy is any better than Josiah.” Lysanne shrugged and replied, “We’re too close to each other. I just couldn’t bring myself to feel that way.” Susan had achieved her objective, and Lysanne’s lighthearted response lifted the mood. The dining room was filled with Susan’s hearty laughter. In truth, Lysander was grateful for Susan’s act of kindness. Lysander harbored