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.

as though Josiah had seen through her thoughts from the very beginning, his demeanor relaxed. “So, let them believe I’m just a toy boy,” he said

at a loss for words.

all men

night, Josiah even raised an eyebrow and asked, “Dr. Thorne, do you need any assistance

water and choked abruptly,

out a helpless laugh.

streamed down Lysander’s face. “I’m not accustomed to your

it’s better to stay

two pieces of tissue to wipe

of her, Josiah instinctively used clothes to create a clear boundary

promising, “Rest

at the time, so it wasn’t appropriate for him to sleep on the floor. The sofa in the room was too small

patient, her demeanor would involuntarily soften.

her even realizing it. “You didn’t sleep at all last night. You should rest now, especially if you’re planning on going to the market tomorrow. If you don’t sleep now, you

His deep–set eyes

to close her eyes, but even without seeing him, she could still feel his intense gaze, prompting

a bed was just a

felt back then. His back was so tense that it was almost unbearable, yet

having a bit of trouble sleeping right now.”

said, “I feel the same way, actually. Maybe it’s because my body and mind are both exhausted to the

Josiah asked, “Can you explain it

your brain cells are constantly firing, which leads to your sympathetic nervous system taking over and

looked at her, seeing the intensity in her eyes, and admitted with a sigh, “Honestly… I’m still

band, if you let go suddenly, it will only cause

around, Josiah finally understood.

offer any meals, so both of

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

we chat for a bit? Maybe we’ll get sleepy as

no objections. “What should we talk

thoughts. He merely ask, “Doesn’t this feel like deja vu to you?”

was referring to the period of