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?”

her

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

a loss for words.

if all men enjoyed

at night, Josiah even raised an eyebrow and

was drinking water and choked abruptly,

patting her back, Josiah let out a helpless laugh. “Can’t you

not accustomed

it’s better

out two pieces of tissue to wipe away

used clothes to create a clear

traced the boundary with his hand, promising,

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

would involuntarily soften.

You should rest now, especially if you’re planning on going to the market tomorrow. If you don’t sleep now, you won’t

her. His deep–set eyes were gently illuminated by

she could still feel his

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

was almost unbearable, yet

having a bit of trouble sleeping right now.”

and mind are both exhausted to the extreme that I can’t sleep.

“Can you explain it in layman

to your sympathetic nervous system taking over

her eyes, and admitted with a sigh, “Honestly… I’m still

band, if you let go suddenly, it will only cause harm. One can only wait for

around, Josiah finally

both of them had to order

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

chat for a bit? Maybe

“What should

He merely

referring to the period of time after