The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 683 Accepting A Lost Bet

Lysander opened her mouth and paused for a it but said nothing in the end.

As they spoke, they had already stepped out of the small church’s outermost door, returning to the street.

The parade had come to an end, yet the streets were just as busy, filled with various street vendors. It was said that the influx of tourists that year had attracted an unusually high number of vendors, so much so that the designated areas for setting up stalls were no longer sufficient.

Lysander felt nonplussed about what happened, but the lively atmosphere quickly eased her mood.

When Josiah was in Harborbrook, he had visited the night markets before. However, this was his first time at a bustling market like this, where vendors sold all kinds of goods. He was instantly dazzled and couldn’t help but express his amazement.

“If Nilou’s father were to set up a stall here, he’d surely sell many of his crafts. But I’ve bought all their straw origami stock, so I doubt they have any left.”

“There’s no need to feel any regret.” Lysander’s voice grew more solemn as she thought of the villagers. “We’ve managed to get through the recent troubles, but as long as Dillon and his men aren’t brought to justice, the crisis in the village remains unresolved. There would be no mood for festivities, let alone setting up stalls. Naturally, protecting their homes becomes the top priority.”

Upon hearing these words, Josiah suddenly realized that he had overlooked something previously. His gaze sharpened as he said, “Indeed, those who don’t plan ahead will find trouble at their doorstep.”

The world he lived in was starkly different from this place. The boundaries between them couldn’t be broken by merely living there for a few days.

Lysander looked up at him.

The expression on Josiah’s face appeared rather solemn.

The casual attitude that had been present earlier, when they were eager to join the festivities and pay their respects to the deities, was now diminished. Instead, a subtle sense of worry prevailed.

Suddenly, Lysander found herself uncertain. She had inadvertently toppled a golden boy from his lofty pedestal, bringing him back down to earth. He was now aware of a world with which he had never before interacted with.

she found it quite challenging to

her feelings, there were always some subconscious reactions that increasingly made her feel out

have turned. Josiah

could actually stay here for more

Josiah wouldn’t last three days before he would leave. But seeing him not only

send me away again.” Josiah took advanta softly asked

cleanliness, even remembering her tendency to have low blood sugar if she skipped breakfast. As for

him

we’re out, let’s not worry about these things. Back in our school days. Daphne and I would eat at street stalls and we never had any stomach issues.”

was a truly wonderful

regretted not being able to do that back then. Noticing Lysander’s interest, he bought several snacks she had glanced at while they were walking. He handed her candied fruit, licorice candy, a local specialty, and homemade lemon curd pie.

a sheet of paper and held in hand. They didn’t taste exceptionally good, but there was

savored the licorice candy, she suddenly asked helplessly, “Can you really

can’t; so I only bought one of each item,” Josiah stated honestly.

to stop, fearing that he might lose his appetite for lunch later, her gaze fell on an old woman running a stall, and she found herself

in front of her was notably worn out. Her business

glanced at the duck eggs in the basket. She asked, “Grandma, how much

suffered from hard of hearing, taking a moment before she responded in a shaky voice, “They’re homemade pickled duck eggs. A quarter

was so low it

taste for strong–flavored foods like pickled duck eggs. Upon getting a good look at the old woman, he instantly understood why she was asking for the

buy duck eggs, the old woman cheerfully said, “Feel free to choose. These

all, together with your basket. I’ve always wanted one like this,” Josiah declared, sweeping his arm grandly

of duck eggs in the basket didn’t even reach twenty. Even if one were to include the price of the basket, it

be pulled out a hundrest and handed it over Ma’am, I don’t have any ange, so then to give me an