The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 132 Final Moments Of Elisa

When Elisa said that, her gaze gradually lowered to rest on Lysander’s belly.

“Grandma Elisa, there’s no such thing. Josiah and I… are doing just fine.”

“Don’t lie to me anymore. I know everything,” Elisa said. “You all think I’m old and senile, no longer able to recognize anyone, huh?”

“Not at all, Grandma Elisa. Don’t overthink things.”

“You don’t have to hide it from me anymore. The child has already told me everything.”

“The child?”

“The child you have with Josiah. She’s a beautiful girl. She came to see me this morning, dressed in a floral dress, with her hair in pigtails!”

Lysander choked up, momentarily at a loss for words.

Elisa continued, “She was such a darling, gently leaning against me and calling me Great–grandma. Oh, she was so pretty, bubbly, and lively. She even sang to me, clapping her hands while at it. What song was that again? It seemed to be a Stounian song. I’m old, and my hearing is not what it used to be, so I couldn’t quite catch it. All I remember is something along the lines of birch.”

Josiah was somewhat puzzled. “Birch?”

“Yes, birch.”

looked at Lysander. “What

stab of pain assailed Lysander, a dull

the first few days I found

She hummed softly.

this was the song.

Josiah and Susan shared a glance, both having a

a single sob escape. She strove to keep her

eyes red–rimmed. He turned

and regrets that she can’t be your child anymore. The angel told her to hurry back to heaven, for she has to choose

Lysander said nothing.

lump in her throat, leaving

Final Moments

I can’t go back on a promise made to the child. I needed to see you one last time and tell you all this in person before I could leave

down her face. “Grandma Elisa, please don’t say something so dispiriting. I’m a doctor. As long

you’re an obstetrician. You can’t cure my illness. I’ve lived for over

Elisa could seemingly recognize them

squatted down together, huddling close. Considering his tall

“Mom, I’m here.”

“Grandma.”

that you’re both here. The child also had a message