His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 590

Chapter 590 Two Pretentious Men

“Ah?”

Josiah’s expression abruptly shifted to a more stern demeanor as he spoke for her, elaborating. “She’s been completely swamped with work obligations recently, leaving her no free time to offer tutoring services to a high school student such as yourself.”

“I wouldn’t pose any disruption to her work. She could simply tutor me at her leisure, whenever she finds a spare moment,” Joseph insisted.

“She’s not available”

“But surely there must be time during ends or holidays, right?”

“No, that won’t be possible either.”

“Ms. Thome, what kind of subpar company are you employed by that fails to provide even the basic statutory holidays? Shouldn’t such practices be reported?” Joseph exclaimed indignantly.

Lysander interjected, “The reason is simply because I choose not to take breaks. I believe it’s important for me to push myself further.”

“Ms. Thorne, that’s frankly unacceptable. Mr. Calderon has clearly stated that we must find a balance between work and relaxation,” he argued,

“I know.”

“So, does this imply that you might start taking breaks during holidays going forward? And if so, could you possibly tutor me then? In return, I can offer you massages. I’m quite skilled at it; it’s incredibly soothing…

A massage?

Josiah’s alarm was palpable as he quickly intervened, “Why don’t you tell me which subject you’re finding challenging, and I’ll find time to help you.”

Joseph appeared to be lost in his thoughts, hardly registering the conversation, his eyes wide as he stared. at Lysander, seemingly taken aback by Josiah’s stern demeanor.

student was somewhat harsh. She conveyed. gently, “At this time, I’m preoccupied with pressing matters. Even if I were to agree to help, I may not

dimmed expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne, any small amount of your time would suffice.

seemed almost as if he were wagging an invisible

by your school administrators that you’re quite

were. It’s a good thing we have indoor courts. now. It seems you’ve got

of seven to eight years meant their perspectives on Harborbrook Fifth High School varied significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically pleasing as it currently appeared, with its upgraded sports facilities and

in their thinking and actions, a stark

Lysander, being adults, found common ground

interjected with a cheeky remark, “Hey, are you really the same age as Ms. Thome? You sound just like

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

probed further, “Ms. Thorne, this gentleman is older

she murmured in

you talk in such an old- fashioned manner,

gaze then shifted to Josiah’s furrowed brow as he blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander, “Ms. Thorne, is this Mr.

to reminisce about past school days. “Mr. Owen must be approaching retirement by now, right? I recall when I started at Harborbrook Fifth High School, he had just been promoted to dean. It’s quite remarkable that he has maintained that role for so many years. I remember he would always wear black and stand silently in the hallways before night class, specifically to catch

in his fashion sense. Nowadays, he’s rarely seen in black. More often, he opts for vibrant pink shirts or red T–shirts, which are

seem like a significant

with his expressive manner and jovial tone,

secretly call him the Irritable Husky, kind of like that cartoon character from the meme. Mainly because he stopped hiding in the building to catch students late for evening study and began patrolling the sports fields to catch young couples in

story, adding a vividness to his

chided him, “Mr. Owen is a dedicated teacher. His strictness is a testament to his commitment to your education. It’s not right to speak ill of him in

of a well–trained pet, “Understood, Ms. Thorne. I won’t

“Good”

the old grounds yesterday,

for Owen. Effortlessly, she

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