His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 679 I Will Accompany You

“Thankfully, electronic payment is an option here, saving me the awkwardness of having to ask random strangers for cash.”

As he spoke, he tore open the antiseptic package, intending to apply it on Lysander with a cotton swab, naturally squatting down in the process.

Lysander thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill, but she couldn’t resist his persistence. Reluctantly, she extended her hand and said, “I’ll do it myself.”

“I’ll be gentle,” promised Josiah, as he delicately applied as light as a feather medicine to her wound. His movements were

Lysander studied his prominent nose, contemplating his serious expression. A swirl of emotions stirred within her, a complex blend she couldn’t quite pinpoint:

This serene moment was akin to the time before the truth had been unveiled.

Lysander felt an inexplicable sting in her nose.

Upon lifting his gaze, Josiah noticed an unusual glint in her eyes, immediately causing him to worry, “Does it hurt?”

“No.” Lysander gently shook her head. “How’s the wound on your leg? You didn’t get it wet in the shower, did you?”

“No, I was extra careful,” Josiah responded, suddenly flashing a mysterious smile. “By the way, can you guess what I overheard the receptionist saying when I went to get the second room key?”

Lysander didn’t think he’d appreciate being seen as a freeloader. She asked with confusion, “Has the misunderstanding been cleared up?”

“No.” Josiah chuckled.

“I wasn’t familiar with the local roads, so I told them I was buying medicine for my girlfriend and needed to know where the pharmacy was. When I returned, I overheard the receptionist and the cleaning lady discussing how impressive my customer service was…”

His expression was calm, indicating that he had already accepted the situation.

A smile tugged at the corner of Lysander’s mouth. “I’ll still have to find a chance to explain.”

“What’s there to explain? We won’t be staying for more than a few days. Pay no heed to it.”

“Are you willing to be misunderstood as a toy boy?”

Josiah posed a direct counter–question to her. “Our relationship is either the wealthy woman and her toy boy, or boyfriend and girlfriend. Which of these roles would you prefer?”

her lip.

Josiah had seen through her thoughts from the very beginning, his demeanor

at a loss for words.

all men

an eyebrow and asked, “Dr. Thorne, do

time, Lysander was drinking water and

let out a helpless laugh. “Can’t you

not accustomed

is dull, it’s better

pulled out two pieces of tissue to wipe away her

clothes to

with his hand, promising, “Rest assured,

appropriate for him to sleep on the floor. The sofa in the room was

demeanor would involuntarily soften. Moreover,

should rest now, especially if you’re

sitting sideways, intently watching her. His deep–set eyes were gently illuminated by the

without seeing him, she could still feel his intense gaze, prompting her to

bed was just a few days ago, albeit in a cramped dorm room.

back was so tense that it was almost unbearable, yet he dared

honestly admitted, “I’m… having a bit of trouble

way, actually. Maybe it’s because my body and mind are both exhausted to the extreme that I

silence, Josiah asked, “Can you explain it in

sympathetic nervous system taking over and releasing too many thyroid hormones,” Lysander

in her eyes, and admitted with a

being overwhelmed by anxiety, unable to recover immediately. Similar to a stretched rubber band, if you let go suddenly, it will only cause harm. One can only wait for it to gradually return to its

Josiah finally understood.

didn’t offer any meals, so both of them had to

each. Yet, annoyingly, they didn’t

and suggested, “How about we chat for a bit? Maybe we’ll get sleepy as we

“What should we talk about?”

true thoughts. He merely ask, “Doesn’t

the period of time after they got