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…”

talk through the tent, and others might

even though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words clearly. His

tent from the inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy

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

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

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

deep breath and

could see she looked even 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

unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other

make room at the entrance of the tent. Josiah, showing respect for her space, stooped to

small, aren’t they? They’re certainly not built with taller people in

only time we’ll do this. We won’t

hard today,”

need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah replied.

about her sister,

that her younger sister might have gone

She only heard you crying and is just worried that I might have been upsetting

Josiah felt was

she’s slept

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

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

gave a slight nod, her attention still

the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed down, but then you suddenly started

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

child momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him a sharp pang

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