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

was still studying her profile, oblivious

the slight urge to retort but

softly inquiring, “Tell me

voice, “Actually, I wasn’t entirely lying to you. I forgot about the wound

she had just bandaged. “You’re

my wounds weren’t severe enough for you to

Lysander was rendered speechless.

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

I just wanted to be with you, even if we don’t talk. You can do your thing, and I do mine.

that, Lysander fell silent for

it was wrong to deceive you. I

was at

both overtly and covertly. If she were to lose her

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

to take over Thorne Constructions and Energies, you’ve been by my side, assisting me. I’m deeply aware of

of exploiting gratitude for personal gain. Just like I said before, I won’t pressure you anymore. Our relationship can remain as

a bit weary. She calmly lifted the collar of her nightgown, but her

Josiah asked her, “What is it? Let

the coffee table. “My

wrapped around her waist. Leaning forward, be stretched his

phone and said helplessly, “I haven’t finished going through

can just pretend I’m

just going to sit there? Aren’t you going to feel

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

for information.