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…”

unzip the tent. It’s difficult to talk through the

were separated by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to

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

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

even a forced smile, simply lowered her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly

a brave front. His voice was low as he responded, “We’re now people who share a

look, Lysander took a deep breath and resignedly accepted

more distressed than before. Glancing around, he 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.

were admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover, and

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

small, aren’t

the inconvenience. “After all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this. We won’t have

hard today,” Lysander acknowledged.

no need for formalities at this hour,”

her sister, “Where is

concerned that her younger sister might have gone to seek their parents again.

only heard you crying

burden of responsibility Josiah felt was becoming increasingly heavy.

doesn’t seem like she’s slept at all,” he observed.

Michelle was likely still awake and possibly distracted

With a light on, at least we’d know where your sister is. We wouldn’t have to worry about her coming over unexpectedly because

attention still fixed on

lingering tear stains in the corners of her eyes and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed down, but then you suddenly started crying so sorrowfully.

lost her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had experienced something

Josiah’s mind, causing him a

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