Chapter 178


    Chapter 178 She Has Moved On


    “So, what exactly do you want from me? I’m aware that I’ve disappointed you, and I’ve noticed


    you’ve been ignoring me these past few days. I’ve been hesitant to say anything, worried that I


    might further upset you. I’ve been walking on eggshells around you…” Lysanne continued, her tone


    laced with desperation.


    “Is this somehow my fault?” Josiah interjected sharply. “When will you stop using threats of death at


    every opportunity? Remember that time in front of that famous restaurant? You pulled Lysander


    into the street, and she ended up covered in bruises while protecting you and your unborn child.


    And now, after your secret has been publicly revealed, you’re thinking of running into the street


    again? Is there somew I’m not aware of that says dying in a traffic ident yields more


    compensation than jumping off a building or hanging yourself? Is that what they teach in thosew


    schools overseas?”


    Josiah’s words struck Lysanne like a barrage of fine needles, targeting her most vulnerable spots.


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    She broke down, tears streaming down her face, “Josiah! You say I’ve changed, but look at you!


    You weren’t this harsh before!”


    “If we’re discussing aggressive behavior, I must have picked it up from you.”


    “Do you hate me that much?”


    The man did not respond.


    At this, Lysanne continued, “All right, you hate me, but then who is it you do love? Dr. Thorne? You


    just saw her, didn’t you? Getting into the passenger seat of another man’s car! She knows exactly


    what that implies. and yet she went ahead and did it!”


    “Enough!” Josiah dered, no longer wanting to hear any more. “I went through with the formalities


    as a sign of respect for your parents. I’m leaving now, do whatever you want.”


    “Josiah!” Lysanne called after him in a voice filled with anguish, “Have you fallen in love with her?”


    Josiah’s pace faltered for a moment. for a moment.


    “And what’s so special about her, anyway? She’s always buried in work, neglecting her home life.


    Her looks are average at best, and she’s so cold. Even her family background is nothing to write


    home about. And haven’t you noticed? She’s never truly loved you. Her marriage to you was


    merely a matter of convenience, nothing more!”


    “Shut up!”


    “She was just seen in the men’s restroom with that man…


    “Did you witness that? What else did you see? You mustn’t speak of this, do you understand? Who


    else was with you?”


    Lysanne bit her lip, her eyes filled with resentment. “Josiah, wake up! She’s already moved on to


    someone


    else!”


    The location Zachary mentioned was an outdoor basketball court.


    He parked his car alongside the road. Lysander immediately noticed Calvin, who was d in a red


    basketball jersey, and Michelle, who wasughing cheerily on the sidelines, her expression as


    radiant as a sunflower,


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    Chapter 178 She Has Moved On


    “I knew she’d be here,” Zachary remarked.


    Lysander queried, “Do they frequent this ce often?”


    Zachary responded with augh, “That guy really loves basketball, and he’s actually quite skilled at


    it.”


    Lysander stepped out of the car and made her way into the basketball court, choosing a corner from


    which to observe quietly.


    Although she wasn’t well–versed in basketball, she had to admit, Calvin, who had bowed deeply


    when they first met, seemed quite unassuming. However, when he yed basketball, his charm


    was undeniable.


    Zachary parked the car and joined her side, standing still.


    “Back in our student days, we weren’t burdened by so many practical concerns. We didn’t have to


    worry about housing, cars, or jobs. Sometimes, all it took was a nce, a single phrase, and


    asionally, words weren’t even necessary. Just a silhouette could leave an indelible mark on your


    heart for years. Those pure emotions. are truly enviable.”


    “Do you envy them?” Lysander asked.


    “I truly do envy them, and that’s why I’m eager to help them. The kind of pure happiness I missed


    out on in my life–it’s not toote for Michelle to experience it. She doesn’t need to be rushed into


    dealing with the mundane aspects of life.”


    “But life is long, and it’s hard to continue based solely on the fleeting passions of our youth. Sooner


    orter, we have to face these worldly concerns.”


    “Still, it’s worth cherishing these wonderful feelings. Even if they don’tst forever, at least we will


    have lived. our youth to the fullest.”


    “Love without a resolution can be heart–wrenching.”


    Zachary sighed deeply. “But many people never even get the chance to experience such


    heartbreak. Take you, for example, Lysander. You’ve always been wise beyond your years–mature,


    composed, and always poised. But you’re too rational; you’ve never allowed yourself to be swept


    away by emotions. Even though you’re surrounded by gentle breezes, your heart could still be


    caught in a tremendous wave…”


    “Who said I’ve never been stirred emotionally?”


    Zachary appeared taken aback. “You’ve had a crush on someone?”


    “I’m not a robot; of course, I’ve liked someone before.”


    “Was it… your ex–husband?”


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