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.

in a tender voice, “You’ve taken into account everyone’s feelings around you, but you’ve never mentioned your

the implications. She nonchalantly said, “I’m doing well now; there’s nothing else I need to consider. I don’t need to force myself to run a company out of

what you really want?” Josiah earnestly awaited

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 yet beautiful. In truth, I’ve wanted

finally realized her

fixed intently on Lysander as he said, “As long as it makes you happy, no matter where you want to go or what you want to do, I’ll be

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

“Then, I’ll come to provide

head. “Not only did you fail to provide any help, but you’re even sick yourself and adding to the workload. It’s

gave a slight smile. “Well, without you,

don’t align. You’re meant to be strategizing in skyscrapers,

a particular place or environment. I can be in a

strategies won’t do any

kinds of necessary medical resources

statement was indeed true.

that Josiah had sent this time were all commonly

truly put in

longer bear any burdens, but it’s different for you. You have severa! elders at home who need your care, and so many employees of Thorne Constructions and Energies depend on the company for their livelihood. You should spend less time

confidently retorting. “Do you really see me as someone who

Lysander didn’t respond.

Carol will call me. I came here because I wanted to

of drinking well water and eating wild vegetables. It’s only

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

looked at Josiah and said, “Stop telling me that you’ll definitely persevere. I’m a doctor, and I abide by objective principles above

really require treatment. Once I get used to it, I will

his mind