The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 590

Chapter 590 Two Pretentious Men

“Ah?”

Josiah’s expression abruptly shifted to a more stern demeanor as he spoke for her, elaborating. “She’s been completely swamped with work obligations recently, leaving her no free time to offer tutoring services to a high school student such as yourself.”

“I wouldn’t pose any disruption to her work. She could simply tutor me at her leisure, whenever she finds a spare moment,” Joseph insisted.

“She’s not available”

“But surely there must be time during ends or holidays, right?”

“No, that won’t be possible either.”

“Ms. Thome, what kind of subpar company are you employed by that fails to provide even the basic statutory holidays? Shouldn’t such practices be reported?” Joseph exclaimed indignantly.

Lysander interjected, “The reason is simply because I choose not to take breaks. I believe it’s important for me to push myself further.”

“Ms. Thorne, that’s frankly unacceptable. Mr. Calderon has clearly stated that we must find a balance between work and relaxation,” he argued,

“I know.”

“So, does this imply that you might start taking breaks during holidays going forward? And if so, could you possibly tutor me then? In return, I can offer you massages. I’m quite skilled at it; it’s incredibly soothing…

A massage?

Josiah’s alarm was palpable as he quickly intervened, “Why don’t you tell me which subject you’re finding challenging, and I’ll find time to help you.”

Joseph appeared to be lost in his thoughts, hardly registering the conversation, his eyes wide as he stared. at Lysander, seemingly taken aback by Josiah’s stern demeanor.

of the senior–year student was somewhat harsh. She conveyed. gently, “At this time, I’m preoccupied with pressing matters. Even if I were to agree to help, I may not be able to assist you timely. Additionally, my expertise does not align with your academic needs. It would be more practical and beneficial for you

his previously dimmed expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne, any small amount

as if he were wagging an invisible

frustration, inhaled deeply before delivering a pointed remark, “I’ve been informed by your school administrators that you’re quite the favorite among your female classmates. It

thing we have indoor courts.

Harborbrook Fifth High School varied significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically pleasing as it currently appeared, with its upgraded sports facilities and academic buildings, not to mention

the youth nowadays are remarkably liberal in their thinking and actions, a

found

a cheeky remark, “Hey, are you really the same age as Ms. Thome? You sound just like

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

Thorne, this gentleman is older

murmured in

you talk in

he blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander, “Ms. Thorne, is this Mr. Owen you

she began to reminisce about past school days. “Mr. Owen must be approaching retirement by now, right? I recall when I started at Harborbrook Fifth High School, he had just been promoted to dean. It’s quite remarkable that he has maintained that role for so many years. I remember he would always wear

in his fashion sense. Nowadays, he’s rarely seen in black. More often, he opts for vibrant pink shirts or red T–shirts, which are really eye-

like a significant change,”

and jovial tone, began

him the Irritable Husky, kind of like that cartoon character from the meme. Mainly because he stopped hiding in the building to catch students late for evening study and began patrolling the sports fields to catch young couples in the act. He’d suddenly appear from behind the bushes, flashlight in

he spoke, his hands animated the story, adding a

is a dedicated teacher. His strictness is a testament to

pet, “Understood, Ms. Thorne. I won’t refer to him in that

“Good”

visited the old grounds yesterday, I thought about how

held a deep respect for Owen. Effortlessly, she visualized

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