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

from the very beginning, his demeanor

was at a loss

all men

it was time to sleep at night, Josiah even raised an eyebrow and asked, “Dr. Thorne, do you need

and choked

her back, Josiah let out a helpless laugh. “Can’t you take

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

dull, it’s better to stay

pulled out two pieces of tissue to wipe away her tears.

instinctively used clothes to create a clear boundary on the large

traced the boundary with his hand, promising, “Rest

wasn’t appropriate for him to sleep on the floor. The sofa in the room was

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

all last night. You should rest now, especially if you’re

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

still feel his intense gaze, prompting her to ask, “Why aren’t you asleep

was just a few days ago, albeit in a cramped dorm

that it was almost unbearable, yet he dared not press against her

a bit of

opened her eyes and said, “I feel the same way, actually. Maybe it’s because my body and mind are both exhausted to the extreme that I can’t sleep. In medical terms,

brief silence, Josiah asked, “Can you explain

cells are constantly firing, which leads to your sympathetic nervous

eyes, and admitted with a sigh, “Honestly… I’m still

explanation. “It’s like 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

hotel didn’t offer any meals, so both of

ease after enjoying a bowl of pasta each. Yet, annoyingly, they didn’t

about we chat for a bit? Maybe we’ll

objections. “What

don’t know,” admitted Josiah, struggling to voice his true thoughts. He

referring to the period of time after they