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.”

not on a honeymoon either,” Josiah

like that, and

matching hoodies, realizing the issue might be

of the crowded wholesale market yesterday, she had chosen the first practical, season- appropriate items she found. After purchasing

in matching

to the town was genuinely to experience the local culture and customs. The fact that he found a hotel to shower and change

insists I wear them. At our age, who cares about such things? Plus, we’re always working. So,

“You two must have a

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

smiled and asked, “Where’s

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.

incredulous. “Up at two

lately, getting up so early seemed excessive, practically akin to working through the night. No wonder

fortunate, though. The bakery stall owner down the street gets up at this hour every day to knead dough. Their day

“So you don’t usually start

four in the morning. That’s the perfect time to get fresh sheep offal from the butcher. Our sheep offal

of

sheep offal and vegetable soup, they headed back to the hotel. The sky had darkened significantly compared to when they first left. Despite the weather forecast not predicting rain, it seemed

quickened her pace, with Josiah following, carrying their

on his

Lysander wasn’t much of a talker either, so they walked side by side in comfortable silence.