The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 661 Help By Spending Money

It was no surprise that Nilou suggested selling each item for such a low price. She didn’t believe that her. father’s labor and effort were without value; instead, her proposal aimed at moving the items more quickly to avoid overburdening her parents with unsold stock lingering around the house.

When the woman noticed Josiah and Lysander’s keen interest in Nilou’s words, she became visibly anxious. She feared they might suspect her of inflating the prices. Hastily, she assured them, “Don’t worry. As we agreed, each one will only cost you one buck. Feel free to pick any you like. I can even offer you a discount if you decide to buy several.”

Josiah had already made up her mind to pay the market price for these straw origami, yet he didn’t immediately reveal his intention. Instead, he simply nodded, agreeing solemnly to the woman’s offer.

Relieved by their response, the woman warmly invited them, “Then please, take your time exploring- There are more straw origami just behind the eaves. If you’d like to pick lotus flowers, just head down the steps. And I heard from my daughter that you’re planning to watch the fireflies tonight. You’ll be able to see them from right here in the yard.”

The statements made by the woman were truthful and straightforward, devoid of any commercial exaggeration. The house was indeed modest, comprising a central living room intended for hosting guests, flanked by a single room on each side,

The household was home to four–two adults and two children. Normally, each group slept separately. With Lysander and Josiah considering an overnight stay, it was uncertain if there would be sufficient room. to accommodate them comfortably.

Sensing their hesitation, Nilou quickly perceived their concerns. With reassuring sweetness, she told them, “Dr. Thorne, don’t worry. There’s a small house just behind ours. It’ll only take a moment to prepare; it’s usually unoccupied but always kept clean. It’s also an excellent spot for stargazing and watching fireflies.”

Before leaving to make preparations, she instructed her brother, “Go tell Dad that we have guests. Mom plans to cook fish for lunch. If Dad’s still busy, you’ll need to catch one at the lake.”

The boy nodded and scampered off, vanishing in an instant.

After saying this, Nilou then picked up the firewood stacked in the room and went to assist her mother with lunch preparations. To conserve their limited food supply, the family typically ate just two meals a day–a light breakfast and a more substantial lunch.

hall, only Lysander and Josiah remained. Josiah carefully peeled a lotus seed, tasting it before offering the rest to Lysander. “It’s indeed sweet,” he remarked, “not

after tasting a seed, softly added, “Lotus seeds really

lotus seed

tray before her,

inquired, “Are you sure you want to stay here tonight to watch the stars and

wanted to address the regrets between us. With such a perfect opportunity before us, why wouldn’t

one is even smaller than this main house. It’s just a simple mudbrick structure, probably used as a resting spot during fishing

village, modest living was the norm; resources were scarce, so even when new houses were built, the old ones were rarely demolished. The condition of this additional small house at Nilou’s place likely mirrored

Josiah, who had spent restless nights even in the more comfortable dorm of the health center, would undoubtedly

withstand hardship. But you just came off an IV drip yesterday. Staying in a small, earthen rural house–far removed from the sanitary conditions of a

rain tonight, but the draft might be an issue. Let’s see how it feels when we get there. If it’s too uncomfortable, we could always set up

Lysander questioned, “A tent? This isn’t a

the trunk,” Josiah said casually. “I drove to town

Lysander asked, “I thought you went to

some stores still open. It seemed wasteful not to make a purchase. Plus, it

time the villagers ventured out, they returned with bags full of goods,

enjoy the lotus seeds, she inquired about his purchases, half in disbelief that he had

might need. Even if that small house had not just a leaky roof but also walls that let in drafts from all sides, we’re prepared. I bought two tents,