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…”

tent. It’s difficult to talk through

sharp, and even though they were separated by only the thin fabric

to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you tired? I’m fine, you should go back

a crumpled piece of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was filled to the brim. Concerned

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

however, was already suspecting that she was merely putting on a brave front. His voice was low as he responded, “We’re now people who share a secret. There’s no need to

his incisive look, Lysander took a deep breath and resignedly

cozy tent and suggested in a subdued tone, “Michelle hasn’t gone to sleep yet. I’m afraid

two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other

moved her sleeping bag back to make room at the entrance of the tent. Josiah, showing respect for her space, stooped to enter but sat just inside the flap, careful not to invade further. Given his tall frame, the tent was

small, aren’t they? They’re

“After all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this. We won’t have many more opportunities to sleep in

today,” Lysander acknowledged.

no need for formalities at

inquired about her sister, “Where is

that her younger

reassured her, “She probably hasn’t noticed anything unusual. She only heard you crying and is just worried that I might

felt was becoming increasingly

seem like she’s slept at all,”

looked toward the light still visible outside, suspecting Michelle was likely still awake and possibly distracted by her phone. Her voice grew even softer.

“That’s not a bad idea. With a light on, at least we’d know where your sister is. We wouldn’t have to

gave a slight nod, her attention still fixed

and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way,

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

memory of their lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s

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