The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 648

Chapter 648 His Determination

The taste of that dish was fairly normal, leaning toward the salty side.

He chewed for a while, swallowing slowly, finally managing to dilute the peculiar taste that had filled his mouth.

Lysander asked, “Are you okay?”

Josiah waved his hand dismissively. “I’m fine.”

“Why must you do this? You’re surely not used to the food here. You don’t have to force yourself. You should hurry back to the city.”

“I’m used to the food.”

Lysander was puzzled.

“Give me a bit more time to adjust. I’ll get used to the food here.”

Lysander tilted her head slightly to look at him. “Are you really planning to stay here?”

“You’ve been here for half a month, no? I can also do it.”

“I’m not like you. I come from an ordinary family. As a child, we struggled, and I’ve experienced my fair share of hardships due to our poor conditions. This level of hardship doesn’t faze me, but it’s almost worlds apart from the life you’re used to living…”

“It’s okay,” Josiah said. “I’ve told you I want to experience your life. I can handle it.”

Lysander let out a soft sigh.

Josiah served her some food. “You should also eat.”

of the food, the rest of the dishes, which had been kept warm by the

the dishes all consisted of wild vegetables.

a curly dock salad, boiled dandelion, and sauteed wild asparagus.

heart, even going so far as to make special arrangements. Pointing at the steaming ravioli that had just been served, he said, “These are filled with chickweed. They were blanched in lard and water before being wrapped. I’m

generously offered their agricultural products to Lysander and the nurses as a token of their appreciation. By the time they were preparing for the welcome feast in the afternoon, there

respect, made a point of generously complimenting them before they began to eat.

of wild vegetables in the city. If it weren’t for your introduction,

he followed the local customs and lifted the clay mug to sip the slightly astringent hot

served, the villagers finally relaxed. They returned to

guests. She kept serving dishes to Lysander and Josiah, filling their bowls with a

didn’t exist. Anita simply used her own cutlery to serve

was eating several bites from her bowl without any sign of her usual mysophobia issues. However, he found

taste of the dandelion was simply too bitter for him. Just the smell alone was enough to make him want to give up.

I tell you before? The city folks, especially the big shots, are very particular about etiquette. Don’t use your own cutlery to serve others!”

spoken were somewhat harsh.

that the issue wasn’t about the cutlery. However, stating outright that he couldn’t stomach the dandelions seemed

at such

bowl and poured all the wild vegetables into her own, saying, “It’s all right. I’m not picky, and I absolutely love wild vegetables.

that Josiah couldn’t finish. She seemed to accept the natural bitterness of

Anita finally breathed a sigh of relief. She rose to her

felt somewhat

Josiah said. “I was just wondering what kind of dish this

much relieved. “Dandelions, also known as cankerwort. It’s actually a kind of medicinal herb. If you don’t believe

conversation, saying, “Yes. Dandelions are great for their

dandelions from her bowl being transferred back by

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