The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 613 Slight Unease

Having visited the spa resort a few times, Josiah was relatively familiar with the route. As he was Skylar’s superior, she waited for him to start his vehicle first before she drove out with Maverick and the rest in the

Both cars maintained a steady speed throughout the journey, ensuring a smooth ride. Even Molly, who was the most frail among them, didn’t feel any discomfort.

Susan was an old acquaintance of Howard and Molly, and since she had a gentle and outgoing personality, there was lots of chatter and laughter throughout the journey, Josiah also occasionally joined the conversation, but only Lysander stayed mostly silent, simply gazing blankly at the scenery flying past the car window.

Worried that Lysander would feel a distance from her biological parents, Susan took the initiative to ask, “This is my first time hanging out with you youngsters. There’s a lot I don’t know. Have you decided how we’re going to have fun? It you’ve made plans, don’t leave us old folks behind.”

“The details weren’t fully planned out yet, but since we’re heading to a spa resort, going for spas is a given. Also, the scenery around is worth exploring, especially if the weather’s clear. Otherwise, we can always try out the amenities within the resort itself, including massages and the sauna.”

Josiah had done advanced preparations. He wouldn’t have given a second glance to such wellness programs for the elderly in the past, yet now, he seemed to know it all while talking about such vacation. plans.

It was unknown if Lysander didn’t hear them or if she was indifferent to that topic, but her gaze remained fixated outside the window, so much so that such detachment had seeped into her demeanor, lending her an air of icy aloofness.

Howard felt slightly concerned, yet he was afraid that asking too much might annoy Lysander. As such, he struck up a random conversation with her. “Lysa, are the others from the company here as well? If there’s a need, I can go and greet them.”

He was, after all, the chairman with the most shares in Thorne Constructions and Energies. Intimidating a few unsettled executives wasn’t an issue for him.

Seeing that Lysander acting as if she hadn’t heard Howard, Josiah took advantage of the smooth road condition and subtly nudged her under the guise of adjusting the navigation system. The discreet action. went completely unnoticed by the elders in the back seat.

focus on having fun since it’s a year–end team–building event. Those who don’t wish to participate can

“Oh, I see.”

chatting about other things. I’m a little tired; let me take a

her eyes. At a glimpse, she really looked like someone drained

was exhausted from work, Howard and Molly became extra careful to not

that the former was troubled. Upon arrival at the spa resort, while Josiah and Skylar were busy with check–in procedures

Susan’s solemn expression, Lysander felt a slight uncase in her

probably isn’t a

but the words that came

about offending anyone. I can speak

with matters regarding Lysander and Josiah. It was so in the past, and it would remain so now. She said carnestly,

a wave of

like a rare ray of sunshine. At that time, she was probably the only one in the

tired lately

seemed distracted today. You said you wanted a nap in the car earlier, but I didn’t see you. fall asleep. I saw your eyelashes fluttering from time to

had even noticed

loose strand of her hair behind her ear, seizing the

this break. Though there are people on duty at the company, I couldn’t help but feel worried before leaving, so I dealt

that as compared to the fatigue from work, what she found most unbearable was the inevitable parting