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.

his treatment 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 to seek

Joseph responded after considering her logical explanation, his previously dimmed expression suddenly brightening. “Ms. Thorne, any small amount

seemed almost as if he were wagging an

“I’ve been informed by your school administrators that you’re quite the favorite among your female classmates. It would surely disappoint them if you were

cheers were. It’s a good thing we have indoor courts. now.

Fifth High School varied significantly. The school Lysander remembered was not as aesthetically pleasing as it currently appeared,

casually concurred, “Yeah, the youth nowadays are remarkably liberal in their thinking and actions, a stark contrast

Lysander, being adults, found common ground in

suddenly interjected with a cheeky remark, “Hey, are you really

Josiah simply stared, speechless.

gentleman is

murmured

why you talk in such

blinked innocently before turning to address Lysander, “Ms. Thorne,

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

with a hint of surprise, “That’s quite a change in his fashion sense. Nowadays, he’s rarely seen

seem like a significant change,”

expressive manner and jovial tone, began discussing recent

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,

he spoke, his hands animated the story, adding a vividness to

to his commitment to your education. It’s not right to speak ill

her with the obedience of a well–trained pet, “Understood, Ms. Thorne. I won’t refer to him in that

“Good”

the old grounds yesterday,

deep respect for Owen. Effortlessly, she visualized the

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