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.

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,

seed, softly added, “Lotus seeds really

at peeling, chose another vibrant lotus

peeled seed on the tray before her,

“Are you sure you want to stay

to address the regrets between us. With such a perfect opportunity before us, why wouldn’t I take it?”

one is even smaller than this main house. It’s just a simple mudbrick structure, probably

old ones were rarely demolished. The condition of this additional small

see anything amiss with the small house. However, Josiah, who had spent

pressed further, “I never doubted your resolve or your ability to withstand hardship. But you just came off an IV drip yesterday. Staying in a small, earthen rural house–far removed

mid–peel. “It shouldn’t rain tonight, but the draft might be an issue. Let’s see how it feels when we get there.

“A tent? This isn’t a

drove

you went

some stores still open. It seemed wasteful not

villagers ventured out, they returned with bags full of goods, so

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

we 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