His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 132 Final Moments Of Elisa

When Elisa said that, her gaze gradually lowered to rest on Lysander’s belly.

“Grandma Elisa, there’s no such thing. Josiah and I… are doing just fine.”

“Don’t lie to me anymore. I know everything,” Elisa said. “You all think I’m old and senile, no longer able to recognize anyone, huh?”

“Not at all, Grandma Elisa. Don’t overthink things.”

“You don’t have to hide it from me anymore. The child has already told me everything.”

“The child?”

“The child you have with Josiah. She’s a beautiful girl. She came to see me this morning, dressed in a floral dress, with her hair in pigtails!”

Lysander choked up, momentarily at a loss for words.

Elisa continued, “She was such a darling, gently leaning against me and calling me Great–grandma. Oh, she was so pretty, bubbly, and lively. She even sang to me, clapping her hands while at it. What song was that again? It seemed to be a Stounian song. I’m old, and my hearing is not what it used to be, so I couldn’t quite catch it. All I remember is something along the lines of birch.”

Josiah was somewhat puzzled. “Birch?”

“Yes, birch.”

at Lysander. “What

of pain assailed Lysander, a

listened to in the first few days I found

She hummed softly.

said, “Yes, this was the song. She sang it

shared a glance, both having a

her face, yet she dared not let a single sob escape. She strove to keep her emotions in check,

eyes red–rimmed. He turned his face

continued, “Lysander, the child wanted me to tell you she’s not mad at you. She only misses you greatly and regrets that she can’t

Lysander said nothing.

there was a lump in her throat, leaving her unable to utter a

Final

too. But I can’t go back on a promise made to the

face. “Grandma Elisa, please don’t say something so dispiriting. I’m a doctor. As

girl, you’re an obstetrician. You can’t cure my illness. I’ve lived for over eighty years, and it’s enough.

some reason, Elisa could

squatted down together, huddling close. Considering his tall stature and long

“Mom, I’m here.”

“Grandma.”

child also had a message for me to pass on to you,”