The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 686 Have Lysander See Him Anew

Lunch was an ordeal.

Meanwhile, Lysander was quite experienced in such matters. “You can eat like this,” she said, placing at napkin under her bowl for support.

Josiah mimicked her, finally able to sit somewhat straight, though still uncomfortable. Luckily, he wasn’t in a suit today, or his attire would have been ruined by the dusty ground.

The owner noticed the plight. While preparing another batch of soup, he brought over a table. “You folks must be tourists. If you’re uncomfortable, just let me know. I do have tables, you know.”

The arrival of this table couldn’t have been more timely.

Josiah and Lysander spoke in unison. “Thank you.”

“No problem,” the owner replied, resuming his position by the boiling pot. He continued chatting as he worked.

“I’ve seen quite a few tourists lately, but you, young man, are the tallest I’ve seen. Must be from the big city. Here to look at properties?”

Lysander stayed silent while Josiah answered, “We heard this place might be developed into a mansion. district, so we came to check it out.

“Listen to me, don’t buy property here,” the owner warned with a cynical smile. “The place is full of bad vibes and bad geomancy. This is not the place, especially for young couples like you, looking for a happy marital home.”

Josiah gently touched his nose before he glanced at Lysander, who remained impassive. He then explained, “We’re not looking for a marital home.”

“Not a marital home?” The owner eyed them, his expression suddenly understanding. “I get it, looking for a vacation home, right? The scenery here is indeed great, perfect for a honeymoon.”

honeymoon either,” Josiah said. “And we’re

that, and you’re not a

realizing the issue

season- appropriate items she found. After purchasing them, the two hoodies turned out to look quite similar.

they did look like a couple in

his visit to the town was genuinely to

Plus, we’re always working. So, they get dirty quickly,” the owner complained,

complimented, “You two must have a great

owner said with a grin. “We’ve been together since we were young. There are prettier and gentler women, but she’s the one for

smiled and asked, “Where’s your

in the mornings and goes home to rest by noon. We take turns running the shop. She was up since two in the morning to prepare the sheep offal broth. If she doesn’t catch up on sleep, her health won’t hold up, the owner

incredulous. “Up at two in the morning?”

lately, getting up so early seemed excessive, practically akin to

the nature of the food business. We’re fortunate, though. The bakery stall owner down the street gets up at this hour every day to knead dough. Their day

hope, Josiah asked, “So you

the perfect time to get fresh sheep offal from the butcher. Our

a few days, Josiah’s understanding of the world had been profoundly reshaped.

finishing their sheep offal and vegetable soup, they headed back to the hotel. The sky had darkened significantly compared

with Josiah following,

had something on his mind, he spoke

so they walked side by side in comfortable silence.