Chapter 3 Too Close to Each Other

Should I be surprised? In all honesty, it wasn’t really unexpected. Even though she and Josiah didn’t date each other before getting married, they had been together for almost three years, so she felt like she knew him quite well. Josiah was a kind person, not like the arrogant CEOs portrayed in novels and TV dramas who could intimidate one with just a single word. On the contrary, he was elegant in his demeanor, considerate in his speech, and meticulous in his actions. He was a gentle and mature man. A woman who could make him lose his composure must be someone extraordinary. She was almost prepared for an emotional reunion filled with memories of the past, but reality turned out to be quite different from her expectations. When she returned to the old house, there was indeed a pregnant woman present. However, the pregnant woman was seated with her mother-in-law, Susan McKay, while Josiah was seated alone on a single couch next to them.

Thorne, next door. She and her husband have been living abroad and just returned recently. Lysanne, this is Josiah’s wife, as I mentioned to you earlier.” The pregnant woman smiled and slowly stood up, holding her belly. “Nice to meet you, my name is Lysanne.” Lysander was taken aback. “What did you say your name is?” “What a coincidence. I’m Lysanne. Our names sound rather similar, don’t they?” Susan nodded in agreement. “Yes, what a coincidence indeed. I was pretty surprised when Josiah got married. Perhaps Josiah is destined to have a connection with people whose names start with Lysan. One was his best friend since childhood, and the other was his wife.” Lysanne said, “Yes, how wonderful. You may not know this yet, Madam Susan, but Dr. Thorne was the one who performed surgery on me.”

university, while Lysanne went abroad to study law. In Susan’s words, “Lysanne and Josiah are so close they could finish each other’s sentences.” Lysander’s mother-in-law, Susan, was a cultured individual, having written and published her own books, and she spoke eloquently. Her words subtly suggested that

every day!” Josiah’s expression betrayed a hint of melancholy as he self-deprecatingly remarked, “Yes, I was merely a messenger.” Lysander smiled and inquired, “So, did it work out in the end?” Lysanne, who had been quiet this entire time, answered directly, “We did date, but it didn’t last long. It was just a teenage crush, and those relationships usually don’t last.” “True.” Susan joked, “Lysanne, why didn’t you ever fancy Josiah? I fail to see how that boy is any better than Josiah.” Lysanne shrugged and replied, “We’re too close to each other. I just couldn’t bring myself to feel that way.” Susan had achieved her objective, and Lysanne’s lighthearted response lifted the mood. The dining room was filled with Susan’s hearty laughter. In truth, Lysander was grateful

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