Female Novel
Chapter 396
Chapter 396 You Might As Well Have Slapped Me Directly
“Sometimes I stay here, but usually I have the staff clean it daily. I’ll have them change the sheets andquil for you in a bit. You can stay here for the time being.”
Lysander asked, “What about you?”
Josiah replied. “I live next door.”
“Oh.”
Josiah stated. “This is the top floor, offering great privacy. Once the door is closed, it’s your ownpersonal sanctuary, where you’re free to laugh or cry as you please. The soundproofing is excellenttoo, so you don’t have to worry about me hearing anything from next door.”
Lysander said. “I don’t have money to cover your hotel bill.”
“Lysander, your words hurt more than a direct slap in the face,” he responded.
“Take a good rest. I won’t disturb you during this period. If you need anything, feel free to call the frontdesk, or you can call me as well.”
“Understood.”
“Then, I’m heading next door.”
“All right.”
Josiah left, and Lysander closed the door.
Just as he had said, this was a room at the very top, offering a great deal of privacy. Once the door wasclosed, it was a world of one’s own.
Her phone had run out of battery a while ago.
As soon as it was charged, several missed calls immediately popped up.
They all hailed from Stounia.
There were also several unread messages.
Adrian texted: You’re back in the country? Is there an emergency?
Adrian: Have you landed safely? Could you send me a message when you do? I just want to knowyou’re okay.
Adrian: The puppy might have taken a liking to you. After you left, it kept waiting by the door for yourreturn.
The accompanying image was a photograph of a small white dog lying in front of a large gate.
In the expansive living room, the tiny creature seemed even more pitifully lonely.
Adrian: Lysander, did my confession make you feel overwhelmed? If so, let’s pretend I never saidanything. We can be
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Chapter 396 You Might As Well Have Slapped Me Directly
friend to find a few places that would be suitable for a girl to live alone. They’re all in great locations,and the landlords seem pretty decent. I took some photos for you to look at. Pick the one you like, andI’ll reserve it for you. That tway, you can move in as soon as you get back
Adrian: Are my messages bothering your
Adrian:
sorry, but I won’t be in touch for a while. Take some time to clear your head, spend time with yourfamily, or perhaps have a chat with Daphne.
Adrian: Lysander, I hope you won’t forget that across the vast ocean, there is still… there is a lonepuppy waiting for
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After going through all these messages, Lysander completely collapsed onto the bed.
She shielded her eyes with her forearm, her mind a chaotic mess.
A few minutes later, the doorbell rang.novelbin
When she opened the door, the waiter was delivering food. “Mrs. Guerra, this is the chicken broth thatMr. Guerra just ordered, with extra carrots and thyme.”
Lysander gave an “Oh” in response, clearing the way at the entrance.
The waiter wheeled in a small cart and placed the dishes one by one on the table. “Mrs. Guerra, may Iplace the broth here for you?”
“Sure.”
“All right. Please enjoy your meal. I’ll go and change your sheets and quilt for
“Thank you.”
”
you
The waiter went off to attend to other tasks, leaving Lysander alone, lost in thought in front of thechicken. broth served before her.
Josiah knocked on the door. “May I come in?”
Returning to her senses, Lysander slightly furrowed her brows. “Is there something you need?”
“Nothing much. I just noticed your door was open, so I thought I’d drop by.”
“Come in,” she said.
Josiah walked in, noticing the small cart. “Please eat your meal.”
“All right. I’ll eat in a bit.”
Josiah’s gaze shifted and landed on the phone she had casually placed by the bed.
On it, Adrian’s messages were clearly visible.