The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 654 I Would Lose Myself Too

Lysander took a deep breath and bowed her head slightly. “Studying medicine takes five years for an undergraduate degree and four years for a master’s. It’s two years longer than other majors. And after graduation, there’s still the residency, the rotations through different departments, and perhaps even further studies for a doctorate. My family didn’t really support it, especially my mom. She believed that as a girl, I should study something like accounting or education so I could have a stable job as a white–collar worker or a teacher. Only my dad supported my decision to study medicine. He said, ‘If it takes two more years, then so be it. I’ll pay the tuition; just focus on your studies”

At this point, there was a certain sadness in Lysander’s expression.

Josiah noticed her grief and wanted to say something to comfort her.

However, when it came to matters of life and death, words of comfort were essentially useless.

Lysander was an intelligent woman. Usual words of comfort were, to her, nothing more than empty talk. The truths that needed to be understood, she had already grasped long ago. There was simply no need for others to elaborate further.

“Actually, before I left, besides saying goodbye to Lynn, I also visited my father’s chief doctor. He told me that my father’s illness was progressing rapidly, but among late–stage cancer patients, he was considered lucky. At least he didn’t have to endure the pain of chemotherapy. In a way, it was a relief.”

Josiah’s heart sank. “Then you…”

“I worked at Central Hospital for quite some time and had seen countless critically ill patients. Some of them, toward the end, were practically begging for death, I can’t bear to imagine my father enduring such pain, so I believe this must have been the best arrangement heaven could have made.”

Death wasn’t frightening. What was truly terrifying was the knowledge that there was no chance of recovery yet being forced to wait for death in agony.

Lysander had kept these words buried deep in her heart for far too long, and finally, she had managed to voice them out

“My father’s chief doctor, considering our shared profession, had already spoken as gently as he could. But he was absolutely right about one thing. Sometimes, the sudden departure of a cancer patient isn’t just a relief for the patient, but also for the family. This kind of thing can’t be kept a secret forever, and in time, the family will always find out. When that time comes, it will actually be a prolonged torment for both my mother and Michelle. But the final outcome remains the same, it’s inevitable.”

Josiah listened quietly as she continued to speak.

“Rather than living in constant fear and torment with my family, it’s better to make a clean break like this. After fulfilling my father’s last wish, it’s time to say goodbye. After all, life for those who remain must go on.”

This time, as her voice lowered, what fell was not tears anymore, but rather a sigh of near relief.

serene under the sunlight, and gently asked her in a tender voice, “You’ve taken into account everyone’s feelings around you,

I need to consider. I don’t need to force myself to run a company out of gratitude to the Thorne family, and I can live freely. doing what I want

here what you really want?” Josiah earnestly awaited her

“Here, I can vividly see the joyous smiles of every patient who has recovered. I watch them return to their normal lives after being freed from their illnesses. Life here is simple – we work at sunrise and rest at sunset. Everyone I meet greets me warmly, calling me ‘Dr. Thorne“. This kind of life is simple

had finally realized her dream, albeit in

a sincere and light nod, his gaze fixed intently on Lysander as he said, “As long as it makes you happy,

for a moment before gently declining, “I don’t need your

I’ll come to provide support too.”

did you fail to provide any help, but you’re even sick yourself and adding to the workload. It’s

without you, I

strategizing in skyscrapers, while I’m more suited

a particular place or environment. I can be

strategies won’t do

all kinds of

was indeed

Josiah had sent this time were

truly

any burdens, but it’s different for you. You have severa! elders at home who need your care, and

chuckled, confidently retorting. “Do you really see me as

Lysander didn’t respond.

I wanted to experience the life you love. If I want us to have a long and lasting future together, I need to understand you, to

well water and eating wild vegetables. It’s only been a day

day, he had developed gastritis and caught a cold. If he were to stay any longer,

a doctor, and I abide by objective principles above all else. Do you know that it’s true not all people are able

nodded. “I understand, but strictly speaking, this condition doesn’t really require treatment. Once I get used to it, I will naturally

made up his mind to