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.”

“I just took a

studying her profile, oblivious to what she was implying:

retort but was mostly taken aback.

gently pushed his hand away, softly inquiring, “Tell

I wasn’t entirely lying to you. I forgot about the wound

she had just bandaged. “You’re telling me it started

my wounds weren’t severe

Lysander was rendered speechless.

you. We’ve been inseparable lately, from the time we spent in Apex

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

Lysander fell silent for a brief

explained further, “I know it was wrong

at

If she were to lose her temper at that moment, her reaction would resemble

“Josiah.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

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

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

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

is it?

glanced toward the coffee table.

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

helplessly, “I haven’t finished going through the documents.

You can

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

“You make a good point. Can I watch.

was engrossed in her phone, searching for information.