Chapter 594 To Start Over With You

Upon Martha’s reassuring words, Lysander felt a fleeting wave of anxiety about her own kitchen dissipate- as she leaned forward to peek inside. Everything appeared in order, allowing her to release the breath she didn’t realize she was holding.

Josiah found a small measure of solace in Martha’s encouraging comments and decided, “It’s getting quite late and there isn’t much food left. I think I’ll stop the lesson here lol

and handle the cleanup myself.”

“All right then,” Martha responded as she neatly hung her apron back in its usual place. She added, “Mr. Guerra, these things take time; you need to learn them gradually.”

“Thank you,” Josiah said, graciously escorting Martha to the door.

When Josiah swiftly returned to begin clearing the table, Lysander expressed her concern. “Martha isn’t young anymore, and it’s already late. How could you let her go home by herself? I’ll call a car for her.”

While Josiah was busy disposing of the spoiled dishes into the garbage bin, he replied, “No need, she won’t be going back just yet. She’s staying in the guest room next door; I’ve already given her a key.”

Lysander paused, her eyebrows arching in surprise. “She’s staying at your place?”

Mm,” Josiah affirmed, then queried, “Do you mind?”

“Why would I?”

“Because she’s also a woman.”

“She’s a woman in menopause,” Lysander said with a hint of irritation.

it,” he reassured, “I’ll handle these

“Josiah,” Lysander called out.

a plate in one hand. His hair was disheveled, and there were streaks on his face–either from soot or sauce, it was hard

“What’s wrong?”

Lysander hesitated, “Didn’t you say that you were content with keeping things

start over with you,” Josiah

he meticulously began cleaning the plates and bowls. He placed them in the sink to soak before returning

chores were smooth and practiced, evidence that his

were taken

person, and Josiah’s earnest demeanor made it difficult for Lysander to be overly critical. Looking

the cloth firmly, not allowing

you who felt uneasy; I was unsettled too. But now, having finally found the right person, it’s only natural that I start learning new skills that can help you. In

“What’s past is past, let’s not bring

“The early stages of work are always the hardest, something I know all too well. Your position at the company still needs time to stabilize, and your days will undoubtedly be busy and tough. I would love to take on the

began washing stacks of dishes

When Lysander observed Josiah’s steady movements, she realized there was no risk of him worsening things. She simply asked, “So, your idea of

after you finish work and

sure exactly how long it would take, but with Martha next door, at least there

overflowing trash can and, in an effort to be economical, advised, “Everyone has their own expertise, it’s better not to meddle in areas you’re not skilled at. If you insist on helping me with the chores, it would be better to leave it to Martha. I’ll cover half the cost of the

she still hoped to establish as clear boundaries as possible between

about not letting anyone else handle the cooking. He wasn’t sure where this confidence came from, but he spoke about his theory with conviction. “Today, you told Joseph that it’s never too

had he remembered

while, Josiah took the initiative to

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