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.

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 to seek

explanation, his previously dimmed expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne, any small amount of your time

seemed almost as if he were wagging an invisible tail

feeling a surge of frustration, inhaled deeply before delivering a pointed remark, “I’ve been informed by your school administrators that you’re quite

again. I remember how deafening the cheers were. It’s a good thing

age gap between them of seven to eight years meant their perspectives on Harborbrook Fifth High School varied significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically

nowadays are remarkably liberal in their thinking and actions, a stark

Lysander, being adults, found common ground in

suddenly interjected with a cheeky remark, “Hey, are you really the same age as

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

this gentleman

she murmured

you talk in such an old-

furrowed brow as he blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander, “Ms.

voice as 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.

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-

does seem like a significant

manner and jovial tone, began discussing recent

building to catch

hands animated the story,

strictness is a testament to his commitment to your education. It’s not

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

“Good”

had visited the old grounds yesterday, I thought about how

respect for Owen. Effortlessly, she visualized the scene from her time in

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