His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 622

Chapter 622 Every Word Boils Down To Science

Lysander was well acquainted with the sting of solitude. Even though she had grown used to her own company. the feeling of isolation could still be overwhelmingly melancholic at times.

Josiah, who had been quietly absorbing everything she shared, only expressed his sentiments once he fully grasped the depth of Lysander’s concerns. “Life often doesn’t follow our plans, and saying goodbye is a part of that. But if you’re open to it. I’m here to stay by your side until the very end.” he offered gently.

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Lysander didn’t outright reject his offer, but she didn’t embrace it either. Touching the corner of her catch a tear, she responded softly, “Your intentions are touching but a bit far from reality. You’re older than me, and since men generally have a shorter lifespan than women, the likelihood of you being by my side until the end is uncertain.”

Josiah, sensing a sliver of opportunity, remained resolute. “Then it’s up to me to take excellent care of myself. I’ll stick to a regular schedule, stay active, eat healthily–all to ensure I can keep up with you.”

Lysander half–joked in response. “It seems like a lot of trouble. Perhaps it would be simpler to find someone younger, so we could avoid the pain of parting by Teaving together.”

Josiah paused to consider her words, taking a moment before responding.

Lysander knew his intentions were genuine, especially considering how emotionally taxing recent events had been for her. He simply wanted to offer her support.

Aware that she was somewhat taunting him with the age difference, she started to say, “Josiah, I didn’t

“That wouldn’t be impossible,” he cut in suddenly, his voice calm yet earnest.

Lysander was somewhat taken aback. “What did you say?”

“You mentioned wanting someone younger? Perhaps that’s not such a bad idea.”

think…” Lysander began, somewhat

promise. If you choose not to remarry, I’ll still be here. And if

you

else can make you happy, I’m

the past?” Lysander probed, recalling how Josiah had once stepped

“I probably

choose not to marry?”

you planning to have/children? I’d help raise them,” he offered without hesitation.

puzzled. “Well, aren’t you a selfless one, Mr.

child from an orphanage? It’s better to support someone

own, much less bequeath his fortune to them. In nature, stags

clicked his tongue. “Talking of romance with you truly

as quickly.

interjected, his brow furrowed with concern. “There’s no one who is unsuited for love. You’re perfect as you are–analytical, thorough, and stable.

half–serious, “Are you being sarcastic about Joseph

not sarcasm. I meant what I said,” Josiah replied. “But regardless, they couldn’t touch your heart anyway.

“For now, you can’t

same with Daphne, Lynn, Priscilla, and even when Nieva needed help, you were there without a second thought. You’re not incapable of love; you’re just afraid of getting hurt. That’s why I’m willing to keep giving, bit by bit,

in memories of their youth. It had been ages since they’d enjoyed such unhurried, carefree time together, their lives usually consumed by

memories stirred by the scene. She felt a pang of sadness, missing the

from afar, turned to Josiah preemptively, “You should go and keep Madam

right, once I’m finished here, I’ll head over,” Josiah

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