The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 486 You Seem Quite Disappointed In Men

As soon as the words fell, a sharp gaze swept over from the rearview mirror.

The car that had been driving smoothly came to a sudden halt. Both Lysander and Tiffany, unprepared for the abrupt stop, lurched forward, taken aback by the surprise.

Lysander, in particular, was just raising her hand and almost got flung from the back seat to the front.

Tiffany’s face was as pale as a sheet. She barely managed to steady herself by holding onto the back of the chair in front of her. She sat down, still in shock and unable to utter a single word.

Josiah clenched his hands on the steering wheel, nearly deforming the leather cover in his grip. His complexion was so dark that it looked terrifying. His voice was even gloomier as he apologized, “Sorry, a stray dog just ran past.”

The car had already passed the most congested section of the road, currently cruising along a one–way street with a speed limit.

Lysander glanced around the tree–lined path on both sides of the road, then said thoughtfully, “I didn’t expect you to be so compassionate.”

Tiffany followed suit and peered out the car window. Of course, she didn’t even catch a glimpse of a stray dog. However, she had complete trust in Josiah and didn’t overthink it. Believing him wholeheartedly, she said, “Lysander, Jose might come across as aloof, but he’s actually very kind.”

Lysander’s eyelid twitched, resisting the urge to retort. Instead, she subtly suggested, “Sometimes, it’s not just about what a person says, but also what they do.”

Tiffany dutifully took note, then asked, “Lysander, is this wisdom gleaned from your own experiences in love?”

Lysander snorted coldly. “It’s an insight I’ve gained from marriage.”

Tiffany asked innocently, “Is it because of your ex–husband?”

“Sort of.”

While they were talking, Josiah started the car, remaining silent as he continued to drive toward the hotel. The aura he exuded was startlingly tense.

Tiffany was engrossed in conversation with Lysander, oblivious to his peculiar behavior. With a look of admiration, she said, “Lysander, I’ve heard that the quickest way to get over a past relationship is to start a new one. If your ex–husband hurt you, you might consider accepting a new boyfriend. That j

time seemed quite nice to you.”

”

Lysander said, “Those are two separate matters.”

Josiah’s expression reflected in the rear–view mirror grew increasingly unpleasant.

from last

a fairytale–where the prince and princess

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Seem Quite

might

tongue twister to Tiffany, but

ex–husband together because of love?”

weren’t

“We met

with confusion, “If you can marry someone you met through a blind date,

that moment, the silence within the car

the only one awaiting her answer.

together, they inevitably develop feelings for each other. However, these feelings

benefit from complete clarity. Sometimes, a bit of confusion and going with the flow is better for its longevity. But ultimately, it’s about your choice. Would you rather choose a painful separation while fully aware, or would you rather blind yourself and play the fool, all for the sake of what appears

can it

was indeed too

“Love doesn’t have a physical form and is extremely elusive. You never know when it will come, or when it will suddenly disappear. I can’t stand a life where my emotions rely on someone else’s conscience. In the end, taking care of myself is the most practical thing to

tone devoid of any discernible emotion. “Ms. Thorne, you

say I’m disappointed. After all, disappointment implies there was hope to begin with. I’d rather say I’ve learned

Josiah remained silent.

convenience store, Josiah pulled over and parked his

to buy a pack of cigarettes.”

the

never again lifted his gaze to the rearview mirror, and he was unwilling to utter a single word more than

quickly came to a halt/in front of the

go back and rest first. I’ll go to the front desk and

“Is there a vacant room

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word; he simply walked toward the front desk.

Her room was on the ninth floor, while Tiffany’s on the tenth. She bid Tiffany farewell

was

sleepiness as soon as she lay down on the bed.

decided to sleep first, planning to take a bath when

reasons unknown, that alternating sensation of cold

intense

up intending to check it. But the moment she stood up, she was overwhelmed by a wave of dizziness, so

sound of the door being unlocked echoed

pushed the door open and