Chapter 172


    Chapter 172 Not To The Point Of Hatred


    The color drained from Josiah’s face almost immediately.


    Lysander couldn’t help but let out a coldugh. Indeed, even the most gentle and chivalrous man would


    be enraged when their sexual prowess was brought into question.


    “Lysander, you still hate me, don’t you.”


    “It’s not to the point of hate; at most, it’s just annoyance.”


    “I had no intention to intrude on your life during this period.”


    “Who would want their ex–husband constantly following them around after a divorce? This feeling of


    being watched is extremely unpleasant.”


    Josiah took a deep breath. “I just wanted to see if you’re doing well.”


    “I’m doing great. My parents shower me with love, my little sister adores me, my job is going smoothly,


    and I get along well with both my boss and colleagues. You need to stop assuming that I’m living in


    misery without you, okay? Even without you, the world still turns, I still go to work, and life goes on. I’m


    not pitiful at all and don’t need any extra care. I’ve simply returned to my original life, do you


    understand?”


    Josiah couldn’t find the words to respond.


    “Have you finished defending yourself? If so, I’m leaving.”


    Josiah grasped her wrist and said, “Lysander, may I ask one final question?”


    Lysander withdrew her wrist before asking, “What is it?”


    “Why on earth did you do… that… for him when you clearly don’t even like him?”


    Lysander chuckled. “So, after all this talk, this is what you’ve been dwelling on. Do you feel


    shortchanged because I didn’t do the same for you during those three years?”


    “No, that’s not it! I just want to understand. If you don’t like him, why would you go to such lengths for


    him? I don’t get it.”


    Lysander nced at him for all of two seconds, then bypassed him and immediately exited the


    storeroom.


    Inside, it was cold and gloomily dark, separated only by a single door from the outside world where it


    was lively and bustling with activity.


    This Hestryan cuisine restaurant was not particrlyrge. In fact, in a bustling city like Harborbrook, it


    wasn’t the kind of ce that most families would choose for a wedding banquet due to itsck of


    prestige.


    The entire hall only contained roughly a dozen tables, yet it subtly appeared to be divided into several


    groups.


    On the left, the group donned in military attire was likely gathered for a veteran’s reunion. To the right,


    the cluster in school uniforms was probably having a graduation party. Further off was Cam’s


    birthday party.


    Thus, there were only a few tables left for guests of Josiah and Lysanne’s engagement party.


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    Through the vague silhouettes of people, she spotted familiar faces.


    Lysanne’s mother was seated in a wheelchair, with her father holding a ss of wine high in a toast.


    They


    facing Susan, their demeanor ingratiating, even bordering on subservience.


    were


    After all, Susan was a person of dignity. Considering the many years of friendship between the two


    families, she didn’t want to go too far. She touched her ss with Howard’s and took a gentle sip,


    granting him that respect. However, her expression remained displeased.


    Susan and Elisa had a wonderful mother–inw and daughter–inw rtionship. Given that Josiah’s


    father passed away early, the two of them developed a bond as close as a mother and daughter.


    Elisa’s passing had a significant impact on Susan. Moreover, Josiah’s marriage to Lysander was ruined


    by Lysanne, which also led to the loss of her grandson. Considering the circumstances, it could be said


    that Susan had already shown extreme benevolence and magnanimity.


    Susan herself didn’t wish to linger for long. From a distance, she spotted Lysander, and with a hint of


    surprise, she waved her hand before briskly making her way toward the younger woman.


    Lysander was wary of Josiah, who was still in the storeroom behind her, and pointed to a private room


    not far


    away.


    Perhaps it was because the Hestryan cuisine restaurant was bustling with business that day, but


    Lysander had been waiting in the private room for quite a few minutes before Susan finally pushed the


    door open and entered.


    “Lysander!”


    Lysander stood up, politely addressing the woman, “Madam Susan.”