His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 623

Chapter 623 Can We Talk Inside.

At that time, Josiah was entirely committed to Lysander’s well–being, treating her with such careful attention as though she were something precious and fragile. He wouldn’t dream of causing her any upset.

Michelle’s features softened slightly as she responded, “All right, then I’ll go back and check on her.”

“No need, I’ll go. You should head back to sleep. If your sister sees you up this late, she’ll surely worry. I’ll go check on her.” Josiah’s offer came from a place of deep consideration for both sisters‘ well–being.

He was indeed aware of the unusual behavior exhibited by Lysander lately, yet found himself unable to tell Michelle the truth.

Michelle, placing a significant amount of trust in him, nodded and began to retreat. However, she couldn’t help but glance back every few steps, her movements betraying her lingering unease.

Lysander’s tent was directly across from Josiah’s. He approached quietly, crouching at first, hesitating as he listened intently by the side of her tent. Confirming that the soft sounds of crying were still audible, he tentatively tapped on the fabric of the tent

The noise inside stopped abruptly.

A moment later. Lysander queried tentatively, “Who’s there?”

Josiah replied with a gentle exhale, “It’s me.”

“Is there something you need?”

Josiah explained his presence, “Your sister heard you crying and got a bit worried about you, so she sent me to check on you.”

Lysander seemed surprised. “Michelle heard me?”

“Yeah.

“Then did she…”

to talk through the tent,

the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words

the tent from the inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you tired? I’m fine, you should go back

of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was

lowered her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly fine, nothing’s wrong. You should go back.”

front. His voice was low as he responded, “We’re now people who share a secret. There’s no need to put on a front

look, Lysander took a deep

noticed the light coming from the nearby cozy tent and suggested in a subdued tone, “Michelle hasn’t gone to sleep yet. I’m afraid she might overhear our conversation here. Can we talk inside?”

were admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite

showing respect for her space, stooped to enter but sat just inside the flap, careful not to invade further. Given his tall

his discomfort, Lysander commented, “The tents nowadays are made too small, aren’t they? They’re certainly not built with taller people in mind.”

only time we’ll do this. We won’t

worked hard today,” Lysander

formalities at this hour,” Josiah

inquired about her sister, “Where is

outside the tent, concerned that her younger sister might have gone

noticed anything unusual. She only heard you crying and is just worried that I might have

of responsibility Josiah felt was becoming increasingly heavy.

like she’s slept at

toward the light still visible outside, suspecting Michelle was likely still awake and possibly distracted by her phone.

know where your sister is. We wouldn’t have to worry about her coming over unexpectedly because

gave a slight nod, her attention still fixed on

tear stains in the corners of her eyes and asked, “I remember when you saw the

as someone who rarely lost her composure without significant reason. The drastic change

memory of their lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him a sharp pang

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