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 course, I’m

studying her profile, oblivious to

what she meant. He had the slight urge to retort but was mostly taken aback. Het gently chided,

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

a low voice, “Actually, I wasn’t entirely lying to you. I forgot

at the area she had just bandaged.

was afraid my wounds weren’t severe enough for you to

Lysander was rendered speechless.

been inseparable lately, from the time we spent in Apex City to our stay at

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

that, Lysander fell

know it was wrong to deceive you. I

at a

lot, both overtly and covertly. If she were

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

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

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 so resistant

lifted the collar of her nightgown, but her arm was still held firmly in his

asked her, “What is it? Let me help

glanced toward the coffee

hand was still wrapped around her waist. Leaning forward, be stretched his

phone and said helplessly, “I haven’t finished

you. You can

just going to sit there? Aren’t you

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

for information. Hearing that, she simply replied,