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.”

looked up. “I just took a fall. Of

her profile, oblivious to what she was implying: “What?”

she meant. He had the slight urge to retort but was

his hand away, softly inquiring, “Tell me

the truth from her. He took a 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 it started bleeding

was afraid my wounds weren’t severe

Lysander was rendered speechless.

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

like 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

that, Lysander fell silent for a brief

know it was wrong to deceive you. I

at a

everything, Josiah had helped her a lot, both overtly and covertly. If she were to

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

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

gave a hum of affirmation. “I have 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 me as you please. All I want is for you not to be

some time, Lysander was honestly getting a bit weary. She calmly lifted the collar of her nightgown,

“What is it? Let

toward the coffee table.

be stretched his other arm to retrieve her phone for her and said,

“I haven’t finished going through the

won’t bother you. You can

to sit there? Aren’t

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

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