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

still studying her profile, oblivious to what

she meant. He had the slight urge to retort

softly inquiring, “Tell me honestly.

from her. He took a deep breath and confessed in a low voice, “Actually, I wasn’t entirely lying to you. I forgot about the wound on

glanced at the area she had just bandaged. “You’re telling me it started bleeding after getting

my wounds weren’t severe enough for you to open

Lysander was rendered speechless.

wasn’t planning on 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

in our room, it feels empty and distressing. I just wanted to be with you, even if we don’t talk.

that, Lysander fell silent for a brief

was wrong to deceive you. I

was at

If she were to lose her temper at that moment, her

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

you’ve been by my side,

“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

collar of her nightgown, but her arm was still held firmly in his grasp. “Let

her, “What is it?

glanced toward the coffee

wrapped around her waist. Leaning forward, be stretched his other arm to

helplessly, “I

bother you. You can just pretend

sit there? Aren’t you going to feel

and asked, “You make a good point.

phone, searching for information. Hearing