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.

quite challenging to adapt to the

reactions that increasingly made her feel

tables have turned. Josiah should be feeling the same

you could actually stay here for more

leave. But seeing him not only stay the course but also actively empathize with others, she admitted, “I

can’t send me away again.” Josiah took advanta softly

skipped breakfast. As for the bag of breadsticks wrapped

days he spent in the village allowed him to learn that frugality was

worry about these things. Back in our school days. Daphne

truly wonderful time.

snacks she had glanced at while they were walking. He handed her candied fruit, licorice candy, a local specialty, and homemade lemon

to speak of. Upon purchase, they were simply wrapped in a sheet of paper and held in hand. They didn’t taste exceptionally good, but there was a certain natural flavor to them

suddenly asked helplessly, “Can you really finish

can’t; so I only bought one of each item,”

later, her gaze fell

basket in front of her was notably worn out. Her business was faring poorly, perhaps due to her silence

glanced at the duck eggs in the

hard of hearing, taking a moment before she responded in a shaky voice, “They’re homemade pickled

so low it was hard to believe.

Josiah’s memory, Lysander didn’t have a 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 price. He bent down and began

Lysander wanted to buy duck eggs, the old woman cheerfully said, “Feel free to choose. These eggs are all laid by

basket. I’ve always wanted one

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

code. Azt most, be pulled out a hundrest and handed it over Ma’am, I don’t have any