The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 5 Call Me Mrs Guerra

not. Besides, since we met yesterday, I have always called you Dr. Thorne. It feels strange to suddenly change.” “It’s not strange at all. I am, after all, Mrs. Guerra.” “Yes, that’s right.” Lysanne’s smile faded slightly, and she stiffened somewhat. “But calling you Mrs. Guerra makes you sound old. I might think you’re in your forties or fifties. Calling you Dr. Thorne makes you seem younger.” Lysander looked at her steadily for a moment. Lysanne flashed her a triumphant smile, then turned around and ordered, “Start the car, Josiah. We don’t want to be late.” … As a medical student, Lysander rarely had time to attend class reunions. Daphne had invited her a few times before, but she had always politely turned her down due to work. As she got out of the car and prepared to enter the bar, Lysander’s phone rang. Josiah stopped in his tracks. “Is it from the hospital?” Lysander glanced at the caller ID; it was indeed the hospital’s landline number. “Mm-hmm, there must be an emergency with a pregnant woman. Otherwise, they wouldn’t call me on a holiday.” Josiah said, “I’ll drive you there.” “No, I can go by myself…” “Josiah!” Lysanne called out to him from a distance, “Miles is calling us to hurry up.” Josiah furrowed his brows slightly, caught in a dilemma. Lysander’s phone kept ringing. She walked away to answer the call. “I’ll take this call first.” “Hello?” “Dr. Thorne, this is Lynn. The director just informed us that there’s an opportunity for an overseas job next month. Do you want to go?” Lysander breathed a sigh of relief. “You called just to tell me about this? I thought there was another emergency.” “Haha, there aren’t that many emergencies every day. Don’t worry, I can handle most situations.” “I’m glad to hear that.” “So what’s your answer? Are you going or not? It’s such a rare opportunity! I’ve even printed out the application forms for you. If you decide to go, I can fill them out and submit them for you right away.” “No,” Lysander said softly, her hand gently resting on her abdomen. “I also prefer my child to be born in the country. I want them to have citizenship here.” “Also? Is there someone in your family who recently had a baby as well, Dr. Thorne?” “Oh, it’s a friend of my husband.” “Alright then.” Lynn sounded regretful. “It’s unfair that women often have to sacrifice job opportunities