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.

from the very beginning, his demeanor relaxed. “So, let them believe I’m just

was at a loss

all men enjoyed roleplay.

Josiah even raised an eyebrow and asked, “Dr. Thorne,

drinking water and choked abruptly, coughing for

let out a helpless laugh. “Can’t

face. “I’m not accustomed

dull, it’s better to stay

pulled out two pieces of tissue to wipe

Josiah instinctively used clothes to create a clear boundary on the large

with his hand, promising, “Rest assured, I

it wasn’t appropriate for him to sleep on the floor. The sofa in the room was too small for him to stretch out

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

without 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 won’t be able to wake up in the morning.”

sideways, intently watching her. His deep–set eyes were gently illuminated by the bedside lamp.

without seeing him, she could still feel his intense gaze, prompting

was just a few days ago, albeit

was almost unbearable, yet he dared not press against her too much,

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

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

Josiah asked, “Can you explain it in

leads to your sympathetic nervous system

seeing the intensity in her eyes,

“It’s like being overwhelmed by anxiety, unable to recover immediately. Similar to a stretched rubber band, if you let go suddenly, it will only

Josiah finally

meals, so both of

each. Yet, annoyingly, they didn’t feel the slightest

chat for a bit? Maybe we’ll get sleepy

objections. “What should we talk

to voice his true thoughts. He merely ask, “Doesn’t this feel like deja vu to

the period of time after they