The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 679 I Will Accompany You

“Thankfully, electronic payment is an option here, saving me the awkwardness of having to ask random strangers for cash.”

As he spoke, he tore open the antiseptic package, intending to apply it on Lysander with a cotton swab, naturally squatting down in the process.

Lysander thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill, but she couldn’t resist his persistence. Reluctantly, she extended her hand and said, “I’ll do it myself.”

“I’ll be gentle,” promised Josiah, as he delicately applied as light as a feather medicine to her wound. His movements were

Lysander studied his prominent nose, contemplating his serious expression. A swirl of emotions stirred within her, a complex blend she couldn’t quite pinpoint:

This serene moment was akin to the time before the truth had been unveiled.

Lysander felt an inexplicable sting in her nose.

Upon lifting his gaze, Josiah noticed an unusual glint in her eyes, immediately causing him to worry, “Does it hurt?”

“No.” Lysander gently shook her head. “How’s the wound on your leg? You didn’t get it wet in the shower, did you?”

“No, I was extra careful,” Josiah responded, suddenly flashing a mysterious smile. “By the way, can you guess what I overheard the receptionist saying when I went to get the second room key?”

Lysander didn’t think he’d appreciate being seen as a freeloader. She asked with confusion, “Has the misunderstanding been cleared up?”

“No.” Josiah chuckled.

“I wasn’t familiar with the local roads, so I told them I was buying medicine for my girlfriend and needed to know where the pharmacy was. When I returned, I overheard the receptionist and the cleaning lady discussing how impressive my customer service was…”

His expression was calm, indicating that he had already accepted the situation.

A smile tugged at the corner of Lysander’s mouth. “I’ll still have to find a chance to explain.”

“What’s there to explain? We won’t be staying for more than a few days. Pay no heed to it.”

“Are you willing to be misunderstood as a toy boy?”

Josiah posed a direct counter–question to her. “Our relationship is either the wealthy woman and her toy boy, or boyfriend and girlfriend. Which of these roles would you prefer?”

bit her lip.

her thoughts from the very beginning, his demeanor relaxed. “So,

was at a loss

wondered if all men enjoyed roleplay.

sleep at night, Josiah even raised an eyebrow and asked, “Dr. Thorne, do

was drinking water and choked abruptly, coughing for

back, Josiah let out a helpless

“I’m not accustomed to your high–society

dull, it’s

out two pieces of tissue to wipe away

her, Josiah instinctively used clothes to create a clear boundary on the large bed.

boundary with his hand, promising, “Rest assured,

sleep on the floor. The sofa in the room was too

faced a wounded patient, her demeanor would involuntarily soften. Moreover, she owed him a great favor.

last night. You should rest now, especially if you’re planning

sitting sideways, intently watching her. His deep–set eyes were gently

she could still feel his intense gaze, prompting

time they shared a bed was just a few days ago, albeit in a

he felt back then. His back was so tense that it was almost unbearable, yet he dared not

“I’m… having a bit of trouble sleeping right

said, “I feel the same way, actually. Maybe it’s because my body and mind are both exhausted to the extreme that I can’t sleep. In medical

a brief silence, Josiah asked, “Can you explain it in

which leads to your sympathetic nervous system taking over and releasing too many thyroid hormones,” Lysander explained

intensity in her eyes, and admitted with a sigh, “Honestly…

by anxiety, unable to recover immediately. Similar to a stretched rubber band, if

around, Josiah

budget hotel didn’t offer any meals, so both

felt at ease after enjoying a bowl of pasta each. Yet, annoyingly, they didn’t feel the slightest

about we chat for a bit?

had no objections. “What should we talk

his true thoughts. He merely ask, “Doesn’t this feel like

was referring to the period of time