His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 733 Half OfJosiah clearly didn't mean that, but since he couldn't take back his words, he had to add to them.

"Actually, I hadn't finished my sentence. Cats just don't need you to always be with them. But aside from essentials like cat food and litter, they also need affection." As he spoke, he picked up the Ragdoll kitten and scratched its chin.

The cat's blue eyes reflected Lysander's face. It adapted to the situation and jumped back into Lysander's arms. Seeing this, Josiah decided he would give it an extra treat of fish snacks today.

"By the way, do you remember what you promisedbefore?" Josiah seized the opportunity to remind Lysander of an old promise. "When we were at the church, you promisedyou'd nit when we got back." A nwould create a bond.

Josiah wanted to keep her around, even if it was just under the pretense of jointly raising a pet.

This was somewhat similar to how sdivorced couples rekindle their relationship because of the child they share. Even sporadic visits are enough to foster their feelings more quickly than those who meet by chance. Unfortunately, he missed that opportunity when it was handed to him and had to find another way.

Lysander didn't think much of it. She looked at the Ragdoll cat and found it difficult to name. When she casually agreed to Josiah's request, she assumed that Susan had already named it. She didn't expect the task to still be pending after so long.

"How about... Meowz?" "Isn't that a bit too casual?" Then you nit." "The nyou gave White Coat was unique and recognizable. Why do you treat cats and dogs differently?" Lysander asked, "How about Stethoscope?" Josiah was speechless.

"Blood Pressure Monitor?" Lysander pondered. "It can't be called Scalpel or Hemostat, right?" Josiah felt like he was seeing her naming skills for the first time. He looked at the cat, then at her, and finally decided to settle. "Meowz it is. A common nis easier to raise. Meowz, good kitty." He tried calling the Ragdoll kitten.

Previously, the Ragdoll kitten, who was adorably soft and particularly good at acting cute, completely ignored him. With a flick of its fluffy tail, it suddenly exuded the demeanor of a regally aloof feline.

Before Josiah could say anything, Lysander understood and said, "I think it doesn't seem to like this nvery much." Seeing that she was genuinely troubled, Josiah was more than happy to participate. In his mind, it was best to give the Ragdoll kitten a nthat both of them had contributed to.

"I survived a major disaster this time. How about we commemorate it and call it Lyfe? Also, your job involves bringing new life into the world, representing the continuity of life." His naming skills weren't much better than Lysander's.

Lysander stroked the Ragdoll cat's back, looking thoughtfully at its cream-colored tail, and shared her idea.

"How about Peanut? When you first brought it, I thought it was pure white. But now that it's grown, its ears and tail fur resemble the color of peanut shells. Lucky peanuts, right? Don't people hope for good things to happen?" She had once seen a peanut charm on Michelle's keys and asked about its meaning. Michelle replied, "Lysander, don't you know the word 'lucky peanut'? It symbolizes lucky." Lysander wasn't one to believe in such things. During her student days, while her female classmates were obsessed with angsty romance literature, she was determined to get into medical school. Later, when her classmates got married and had children, she started medical school and missed out on youthful dreams. When she finally had tto date, her heart was shattered by a failed marriage. So it wasn't until she had experienced all the major events of life that she cto believe in a bit of mysticism. The Ragdoll kitten nestled in her arms seemed to sense this and responded when Josiah tried calling it Peanut.

"Peanut." Meow! The Ragdoll kitten purred contentedly in Lysander's arms.

Josiah was pleased. "This nhas a part ofin it too." Thus, the Ragdoll kitten's nwas decided. Susan and Laura thought it was a good name. When Nilou and Rhizone heard that the cute little creature was called Peanut, they happily played with it.

"Peanut is a great name. In my hometown, there's a custom where newlyweds sprinkle dried fruits like peanuts on the bed, saying it brings happiness and prosperity..." Laura's words trailed off as she remembered Lysander's lost child and fell silent with a sorrowful expression. Recalling the incident, Susan glanced reproachfully at Josiah.

It wasn't that she was favoring outsiders over her own, but if anyone was to blfor this situation it was her son. Regardless of whether he could mend his relationship with Lysander in the future, he would always be in the wrong over this matter.

The wound in Josiah's heart hadn't healed with time. His first instinct was to check Lysander's reaction.

Seeing Laura's guilty expression, Lysander didn't have tto think about her own feelings. She didn't want her mother to be sad and quickly changed the subject. "Mom, I haven't had your peanut butter bars in a long time." "Sure, I'll make them tonight," Laura agreed.

Laura was a fantastic cook, and her homemade dishes were better than many private restaurants. The peanut butter bars were a specially modified dessert she made. Both her daughters loved them since they were kids.

Susan's eyes lit up at this. "I heard this dessert is quite complex."

The two women, close in age and having both suffered the loss of their husbands, had becclose friends.

el Laura had been worried about imposing on them by staying, but Susan's warm invitation had reassured her. "If you follow the recipe, it can be a bit complicated. But I've made it so often that it's second nature now. I could do it with my eyes closed," Laura said, her eyes suddenly misting.

Though sthad passed since Maverick's death, she had gradually accepted the reality of her husband's absence. But every tshe thought of their once lovely family life, she couldn't help but tear up.

Lysander walked over and gently held her mother's hand.

Josiah took in the scene. He thought for a moment and then said, "I've been cooped up at hsince I got back, an afraid of getting sick from idleness. Why don't we invite Mr. Howard and his family over for dinner tonight? And Daphne too." He claimed to be afraid of idleness but was thinking of people connected to Lysander and Laura, showing concern for them.

Everyone in the family agreed to this suggestion.

With all the chaos and turmoil recently, they needed a gathering to talk and laugh together.

Rather than making empty promises to Lysander, he was now more inclined to prove himself through actions.

That evening, the family showcased their cooking skills, contributing to a table full of dishes. Laura's peanut butter bars were, of course, a highlight. Both Nilou and Rhizone eagerly eyed them, their eyes shining with excitement.

Laura smiled and served each of them one.

What surprised everyone was that even Josiah, using crutches, managed to cook a dish. Though it was just lemon butter fish, it was enough to impress Susan.

"Martha toldyou were learning to cook from her. I thought you were just learning to make simple dishes. I didn't realize you had gone this far. By the way, I remember lemon butter fish is Lysander's favorite, isn't it?"