The Charming Ex-Wife (Lysander and Josiah) novel Chapter 750

Once the staff member finished speaking, he gestured toward the tables and chairs arranged in the center. Already, a considerable number of people had taken their seats, including both couples and married pairs. Many, like them, had brought along their children. However, without a doubt, the youngest child present was the one they had brought with them.

Josiah's competitive spirit was stirred, he asked Lysander, “Want to give it a try?”

Lysander wanted to point out that the three of them weren't really a family, and participating in such a survey might skew the results. However, seeing the seriousness in his eyes, she inexplicably agreed.

They were pushing a stroller, each holding a questionnaire, about to start filling it out, when the staff intervened. “We apologize, but to prevent any collusion in your answers, you'll have to sit apart until you've handed in your papers.”

Only then did Lysander notice that the other families participating in the event were indeed seated separately. It was just that the families with children were usually accompanied by the mothers, while the fathers sat nearby. This arrangement had led her to mistakenly believe that they were not separated at all.

When families were away from home, it was mostly the mother who took care of the baby. As for the father, it seemed to make little difference whether he was there or not.

As Lysander was deep in thought, Josiah had already taken the initiative to push the stroller to the farthest side, where it was impossible for her to join him. Among the other mothers taking care of their children, he stood out like a sore thumb.

The hint of a smile lingered until he received the questions.

Who could explain to her why there were so many questions about intimate relationships in a survey that was supposed to be about family atmosphere? It included questions about your partner's favorite food and habits, as well as the time and place of your first meeting. At first glance, it seemed more like a love questionnaire.

Lysander was highly doubtful as she penned down her answers, her confusion persisting until she reached the back of the paper. It was only when she began to write about her favorite food and lifestyle habits that she understood the intentions of the one who set the questions.

The atmosphere at home was closely tied to marital life.

An inseparable couple didn't necessarily guarantee a blissful upbringing for their child. But if the couple were constantly at odds, arguing whenever they met or simply couldn't stand the sight of each other, it was almost certain that the baby's mental state would be adversely affected.

After working through the bulk of the questions, all that remained were multiple-choice queries related to parenting styles. After careful consideration, Lysander made a few selections and managed to complete the questionnaire within the allotted time.

In contrast, Josiah appeared to be the epitome of an overachiever who had finished his work ahead of time. He was engaged in discussions about child-rearing with other parents who had brought their children along. He seemed to be in his element, with not a hint of awkwardness.

Lysander couldn't help but let out a laugh, only to find herself meeting his gaze.

Josiah was particularly attuned to Lysander's every move. Seeing that she had finished her task, he immediately excused himself from the animated conversation he was having with the other mothers. Taking Aurora with him, he returned to her side.

“I should be able to score pretty well this time.”

He spoke as if he was the one taking the exam.

Lysander's smile brightened even more, “Well, I'm afraid you might be disappointed. I took a close look at the rules. The questionnaire scores are based on the combined results of two people, and then the median value is taken. There were a few questions that I just couldn't answer.”