His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 686 Have Lysander See Him Anew

Lunch was an ordeal.

Meanwhile, Lysander was quite experienced in such matters. “You can eat like this,” she said, placing at napkin under her bowl for support.

Josiah mimicked her, finally able to sit somewhat straight, though still uncomfortable. Luckily, he wasn’t in a suit today, or his attire would have been ruined by the dusty ground.

The owner noticed the plight. While preparing another batch of soup, he brought over a table. “You folks must be tourists. If you’re uncomfortable, just let me know. I do have tables, you know.”

The arrival of this table couldn’t have been more timely.

Josiah and Lysander spoke in unison. “Thank you.”

“No problem,” the owner replied, resuming his position by the boiling pot. He continued chatting as he worked.

“I’ve seen quite a few tourists lately, but you, young man, are the tallest I’ve seen. Must be from the big city. Here to look at properties?”

Lysander stayed silent while Josiah answered, “We heard this place might be developed into a mansion. district, so we came to check it out.

“Listen to me, don’t buy property here,” the owner warned with a cynical smile. “The place is full of bad vibes and bad geomancy. This is not the place, especially for young couples like you, looking for a happy marital home.”

Josiah gently touched his nose before he glanced at Lysander, who remained impassive. He then explained, “We’re not looking for a marital home.”

“Not a marital home?” The owner eyed them, his expression suddenly understanding. “I get it, looking for a vacation home, right? The scenery here is indeed great, perfect for a honeymoon.”

not on a honeymoon either,” Josiah said. “And we’re not

like that,

hoodies, realizing the issue might be their clothes.

first practical, season- appropriate items

in matching outfits, walking

a conversation with the owner. It seemed as though his visit to the town was genuinely to experience the local culture and customs. The fact

Plus, we’re always working. So, they get dirty

two must have a great relationship.”

owner said with a grin. “We’ve been together since we were young. There are prettier and gentler women,

“Where’s your

mornings and goes home to rest by noon. We take turns running the shop. She was up since two in

incredulous. “Up at two in the morning?”

been brisk lately, getting up so early seemed excessive, practically akin to working through the night. No wonder the owner was alone

that’s the nature of the food business. We’re fortunate, though. The bakery stall owner

asked, “So you don’t

proudly shared. “Usually, we arrive at the shop by four in the morning. That’s the perfect time to

Josiah’s understanding of the world had been profoundly reshaped.

and vegetable soup, they headed back to the hotel. The sky had darkened significantly compared to when they first left. Despite the weather forecast not predicting rain, it seemed

with Josiah following,

on his mind, he spoke little..

much of a talker either, so they walked side by side in comfortable