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?”

bit her

her thoughts from the very beginning, his demeanor relaxed. “So, let them believe I’m just a toy boy,” he said nonchalantly.

was at a loss for

if all men

sleep at night, Josiah even raised an eyebrow and asked,

drinking water and choked

out a helpless laugh. “Can’t you take

Lysander’s face. “I’m not accustomed to your high–society games.”

is dull, it’s better to stay

two pieces of tissue to wipe away

instinctively used clothes to

the boundary with his hand, promising, “Rest assured,

appropriate for him to sleep on the floor. The sofa in the room was too small for him to stretch out

was faced a wounded patient, her demeanor would involuntarily soften. Moreover, she owed him a great favor.

she said, her trust in Josiah gradually returning without her even realizing it. “You didn’t sleep at all last night. You should rest now, especially if you’re planning on going

deep–set eyes

close her eyes, but even without seeing him, she could still feel his intense gaze, prompting her to ask,

just a few days ago, albeit

back then. His back was so tense that it was almost unbearable, yet he

having a bit of trouble

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

a brief silence, Josiah asked, “Can you explain it in

which leads to your sympathetic nervous system taking

her, seeing the intensity in her eyes, and admitted with a sigh,

being overwhelmed by anxiety, unable to recover immediately. Similar to a stretched rubber band, if you let

time around, Josiah

offer any meals, so both of them had to order

enjoying a bowl of pasta each. Yet, annoyingly, they didn’t feel the slightest bit sleepy.

“How about we chat for a bit? Maybe we’ll get sleepy as we talk.”

“What should we talk

voice his true thoughts. He merely ask, “Doesn’t this feel like deja vu

period of time after they got