The Charming Ex-Wife

“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.”

just took a fall. Of course, I’m

still studying her profile, oblivious to

urge to retort

gently pushed his hand away, softly inquiring, “Tell me honestly. How did you get this

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

bandaged. “You’re telling me it started bleeding after

wounds weren’t severe

Lysander was rendered speechless.

doing anything in particular. I just wanted to come and see you. We’ve been inseparable lately, from the time we spent in Apex City to our stay at the resort. We’ve been together more now than we were when we first got married.

I’ve gotten used to having you 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 perfectly fine

that, Lysander fell silent for a brief

“I know it was wrong to deceive you.

at

covertly. If she were to

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

you’ve been by my side, assisting me. I’m deeply aware

pressure you anymore. Our relationship can remain as is. You can still use me as you please. All I want is

She calmly lifted the collar of her nightgown, but her arm was still held firmly in his grasp. “Let go of

asked her, “What is it?

toward the coffee

his other arm to retrieve her phone for her

the phone and said helplessly, “I haven’t finished

you. You can

going to sit there? Aren’t you

and asked, “You make a good point. Can I watch. the television, then?

for information. Hearing that, she simply replied, “Do as you