The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 567 Dry Pun Joke

“I’m fine. Josiah said, stealing a glance at her guiltily. “What about you? Are you okay?”

Lysander quickly scooped the cat into her arms, picking up the tangled ball of yarn in the process. She then tossed it all into the trash bin harm.”

“In the future, you shouldn’t buy such toys for pets that can easily cause It

Josiah nodded emphatically. “He didn’t think things through.”

Lysander glanced at him. It was quite clear who the “he” that Josiah was referring to.

However, Josiah suddenly felt that something was amiss.

“It’s hard to say. He might have done it on purpose. The balls that puppies usually play with are typically made of rubber. Who would buy a yarn ball for a dog?”

Lysander remained silent.

Uncertain about Lysander’s stance, Josiah timidly asked, “Are you really okay?”

The fall Lysander had just taken was indeed quite, sudden. Her face had landed directly onto his chest, and he could still feel a faint ache there. Lysander was likely in more pain than he was from the fall.

With these thoughts, he rose to his feet and took two strides toward her to grip her arm. “Let me see your face.”

Lysander turned her face sideways. “I’m fine.”

Josiah gently grasped her chin, turning her face back toward him. He studied her features closely for at moment, his furrowed brow easing slightly. “You look fine. There’s no swelling.”

Lysander fell silent for a moment.

“I’m not swollen either.”

looked up. “I just took a fall.

still studying her profile, oblivious to

urge to retort

his hand away, softly inquiring, “Tell me honestly. How did

deep breath and confessed in a low voice, “Actually, I wasn’t entirely lying to you. I

she had just bandaged. “You’re telling me

weren’t severe enough for you to open

Lysander was rendered speechless.

see you. We’ve been inseparable lately, from the time we spent in Apex City to

by my side. When I’m alone in our room, it feels empty and distressing. I just wanted to be with you, even if we don’t talk. You can do your thing, and I do mine. That’s

that, Lysander fell silent for a brief

was wrong to deceive you. I

was at

had helped her a lot, both overtly and covertly. If she were to lose her temper at that moment, her reaction would resemble someone

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

to take over Thorne Constructions and Energies, you’ve been by

no intention of exploiting gratitude for personal gain. Just like I said before, I won’t pressure you anymore. Our relationship can remain as is. You can still use

with him for quite some time, Lysander was honestly getting a bit weary. She calmly lifted the collar of her nightgown, but her arm was still held firmly in his grasp. “Let go of me first. I need

Josiah asked her, “What is it? Let me help

glanced toward the coffee table.

his other arm to retrieve her phone for her

helplessly, “I haven’t finished going through the documents.

won’t bother you. You can just pretend I’m not

there? Aren’t you going to feel

his lips into a smile and asked, “You make a good point. Can I watch.

was engrossed in her phone, searching for information. Hearing that, she simply replied,