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…”

unzip the tent. It’s difficult to talk through the tent, and others might

though they were separated by only the thin fabric

inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve

small plastic bag that was filled to the brim. Concerned about overstepping, he quickly averted his eyes, asking, “Are

forced smile, simply lowered her gaze and responded,

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

a deep breath

cozy tent and suggested in a subdued tone, “Michelle hasn’t gone to sleep yet. I’m afraid she might overhear our conversation here.

yet the campsite offered no other cover, and even a

stooped to enter but sat just inside the flap, careful not to invade further.

small,

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

worked hard today,” Lysander acknowledged.

at this hour,” Josiah replied.

about her sister, “Where

the tent, concerned that her younger sister might have gone

noticed anything unusual. She only heard you

responsibility Josiah felt was becoming increasingly

like she’s slept at all,” he observed.

still awake and possibly distracted by her phone. Her voice grew

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

a slight nod, her attention still fixed

eyes and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have

lost her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her demeanor suggested

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

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