The Charming Ex-Wife (Lysander and Josiah) novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4 Closest of Friends
Lysander recalled the examination report in her wallet, her knuckles slightly pale as she clenched her hands.

"There's no gift?" Josiah chuckled lightly. "Forget it then. I understand that you're very busy, Dr. Thorne. It's already a great birthday gift for me that you could spare some time to have a meal with me."

"Josiah, I've taken the next week off. Let's go somewhere for a few days."

Josiah was somewhat surprised. "Aren't you busy with your report recently? Do you have time?"

"I can make it work."

After a moment of thought, Josiah nodded. "Alright, we didn't have a honeymoon when we got married, so this is a good opportunity to make up for it."

"Okay." Lysander asked, "Will it affect your work?"

"I'm not leaving until next week. I'll just get my work organized ahead of time this week."

"That's good to hear."

Josiah inquired, "What shift do you have tomorrow?"

"I swapped shifts with someone, so I have the day off tomorrow."

Josiah said, "We have a high school class reunion tomorrow. You should come with me."

Having been Josiah's wife for three years, Lysander had never met his classmates and friends, mainly because she was busy with work and didn't see the need.

But this time, since she had broken her promise for the birthday gift, she agreed to go. "Okay."

…

After working continuously for two days and one night, Lysander slept soundly that night.

When she woke up, there was no one beside her.

Such situations were actually not uncommon. She was a doctor, and whenever patients needed her, she had to stay at her post. Many times, it was like this. Although she slept in the same bed as Josiah, they hardly spoke to each other.

After she washed up and went downstairs, she met Susan. Susan said, "You're awake. Josiah is already waiting for you at the door."

Lysander quickly greeted Susan and hurried out the door, where she saw the familiar white Cayenne.

She walked over and opened the passenger door to get in but was startled by what she saw.

The person inside was also startled by her. "Dr. Thorne?"

"Ms. Lysanne."

Lysanne seemed to have dressed up today on purpose. Although her pregnant belly was protruding slightly, she was wearing a long red dress, her black hair cascading down, and she had put on light makeup.

However, something must have just happened, as her eyes were slightly red, and her voice sounded nasal. "Um, I also have a class reunion today, and Josiah happens to be giving me a ride."

It then occurred to Lysander that Josiah and Lysanne had been classmates from elementary school to high school. His class reunion was also Lysanne's.

However, while giving a ride was fine, the passenger seat in a car was usually assumed to be for the lady of the house.

Lysander stood still and waited for a while but didn't see any indication from Lysanne to move to the back seat.

She gently reminded, "Ms. Lysanne, the back seat is more spacious, and you'll be more comfortable sitting there."

Lysanne suddenly smiled brightly and tossed her hair.

The Porsche Cayenne was an SUV with a high chassis. Lysanne sat in the passenger seat, looking down at her almost condescendingly. "I get motion sickness, so I can't sit in the back."

For some reason, Lysanne seemed different today compared to yesterday. She seemed to be projecting some sort of hostility towards her.

Lysander felt a slight ache in her heart but still maintained a smile on her face. "What do you mean by that, Ms. Lysanne?"

"Dr. Thorne, why don't you sit in the back for a while? Is that okay? Seeing that I'm pregnant and all…"

"For a while?"

"Yeah," Lysanne said casually. "I haven't been back in the country for several years. This time, I plan to stay for a while. I don't want to give birth to the baby abroad either. It's better for the baby to have citizenship here."