The Charming Ex Wife
Chapter 654 I Would Lose Myself Too
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Lysander took a deep breath and bowed her head slightly. “Studying medicine takes five years for an undergraduate degree and four years for a master’s. It’s two years longer than other majors. And after graduation, there’s still the residency, the rotations through different departments, and perhaps even further studies for a doctorate. My family didn’t really support it, especially my mom. She believed that as a girl, I should study something like accounting or education so I could have a stable job as a white–collar worker or a teacher. Only my dad supported my decision to study medicine. He said, ‘If it takes two more years, then so be it. I’ll pay the tuition; just focus on your studies”
At this point, there was a certain sadness in Lysander’s expression.
Josiah noticed her grief and wanted to say something to comfort her.
However, when it came to matters of life and death, words of comfort were essentially useless.
Lysander was an intelligent woman. Usual words of comfort were, to her, nothing more than empty talk. The truths that needed to be understood, she had already grasped long ago. There was simply no need for others to elaborate further.
“Actually, before I left, besides saying goodbye to Lynn, I also visited my father’s chief doctor. He told me that my father’s illness was progressing rapidly, but among late–stage cancer patients, he was considered lucky. At least he didn’t have to endure the pain of chemotherapy. In a way, it was a relief.”
Josiah’s heart sank. “Then you…”
“I worked at Central Hospital for quite some time and had seen countless critically ill patients. Some of them, toward the end, were practically begging for death, I can’t bear to imagine my father enduring such pain, so I believe this must have been the best arrangement heaven could have made.”
Death wasn’t frightening. What was truly terrifying was the knowledge that there was no chance of recovery yet being forced to wait for death in agony.
Lysander had kept these words buried deep in her heart for far too long, and finally, she had managed to
voice them out
“My father’s chief doctor, considering our shared profession, had already spoken as gently as he could. But he was absolutely right about one thing. Sometimes, the sudden departure of a cancer patient isn’t just a relief for the patient, but also for the family. This kind of thing can’t be kept a secret forever, and in time, the family will always find out. When that time comes, it will actually be a prolonged torment for both my mother and Michelle. But the final outcome remains the same, it’s inevitable.”
Josiah listened quietly as she continued to speak.
“Rather than living in constant fear and torment with my family, it’s better to make a clean break like this. After fulfilling my father’s last wish, it’s time to say goodbye. After all, life for those who remain must go
on.”
This time, as her voice lowered, what fell was not tears anymore, but rather a sigh of near relief.
Josiah looked at Lysander, her face especially serene under the sunlight, and gently asked her in a tender voice, “You’ve taken into account everyone’s feelings around you, but you’ve never mentioned your own. Lysander, have you ever thought about considering yourself more?”
Ivander didn’t know if the only understood the literal meaning or if she didn’t want to delve deener into
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the implications. She nonchalantly said, “I’m doing well now; there’s nothing else I need to consider. I don’t need to force myself to run a company out of gratitude to the Thorne family, and I can live freely. doing what I want to do.”
“Is staying here what you really want?” Josiah earnestly awaited her response..
Lysander nodded without hesitation. “Here, I can vividly see the joyous smiles of every patient who has recovered. I watch them return to their normal lives after being freed from their illnesses. Life here is simple – we work at sunrise and rest at sunset. Everyone I meet greets me warmly, calling me ‘Dr. Thorne“. This kind of life is simple yet beautiful. In truth, I’ve wanted to come here for a long time, but I just hadn’t found the opportunity.”
After many years, she had finally realized her dream, albeit in a different form.
Josiah gave a sincere and light nod, his gaze fixed intently on Lysander as he said, “As long as it makes you happy, no matter where you want to go or what you want to do, I’ll be there with you.”
Lysander didn’t mean that at all. She paused for a moment before gently declining, “I don’t need your company.”
Josiah remained resolute. “Then, I’ll come to provide support too.”
“What can you aid with?” Lysander pointed to the IV drip hanging above his head. “Not only did you fail to provide any help, but you’re even sick yourself and adding to the workload. It’s a double loss.”
Josiah gave a slight smile. “Well, without you, I would lose myself too.”
“Our professions don’t align. You’re meant to be strategizing in skyscrapers, while I’m more suited for this simple life.”
“No one is born destined for a particular place or environment. I can be in a skyscraper, just as I can be here.”
“Your business strategies won’t do any good here.”
“But I could supply all kinds of necessary medical resources here.”
This statement was indeed true.
The medicines that Josiah had sent this time were all commonly used and extremely practical.
It seemed he had truly put in the effort.
Lysander shook her head, urging, “I no longer bear any burdens, but it’s different for you. You have severa! elders at home who need your care, and so many employees of Thorne Constructions and Energies depend on the company for their livelihood. You should spend less time here.”
Josiah chuckled, confidently retorting. “Do you really see me as someone who acts recklessly without thinking?”
Lysander didn’t respond.
“Before I left, I had already taken care of everything that needed to be arranged. If there are any unexpected situations, Carol will call me. I came here because I wanted to experience the life you love. If I want us to have a long and lasting future together, I need to understand you, to know all of you.”
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Lysander reminded him, “But you failed to adapt to a lifestyle of drinking well water and eating wild vegetables. It’s only been a day and you’re already sick.”
In just one day, he had developed gastritis and caught a cold. If he were to stay any longer, who knows what could happen?
With a complex expression, Lysander looked at Josiah and said, “Stop telling me that you’ll definitely persevere. I’m a doctor, and I abide by objective principles above all else. Do you know that it’s true not all people are able to adapt to a new environment?”
Josiah nodded. “I understand, but strictly speaking, this condition doesn’t really require treatment. Once I get used to it, I will naturally recover.”
He had made up his mind to stay.
Lysander had already exhausted all her sweet talk and was too weary to persuade further. While working. she would occasionally glance at the IV drip he was on, just to ensure he didn’t forget about it himself.
Around noon, when the village chief found out that Josiah had caught a cold and was receiving an IV drip, he made a special trip over, bringing along a blanket and a thermos flask from his home.
“Mr. Guerra, isn’t the clinic too cold? I suggest you stay at my place. If you’re really worried about Dr. Thome, you can come back during the day. Otherwise, her concern for you might distract her from her work.”
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Chapters 692 693 ans 694 are impossible to read. Not sure if there was an issue with translation.but the words do not make sense..impossible to follow story line...
I cant get over the fact that the writer is trying to show as if the male lead has committed a grave sin. First he didnt know she was pregnant because she never told him. Second right from the start she never communicated anything. She was unbothered even during her marriage. I am not saying the male lead is great but atleast he seems like a human with emotions unlike her. And there is no context for why she is so emotionless....
The female lead is not charming but an unbothered b word, there is a very big difference. There is no point of extending this story at all because even if you write 1000+ chapters at 1001 the male lead would still be doing everything for her and she wouldnt bat an eye even if someone killed him. I mean honestly either the start should have been written better where we do understand that she was deeply affected because of her divorce or just STOPPPPP. Even for fiction it is annoying....