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, and others

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

the inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t

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

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

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 put on a

look, Lysander took a deep breath and resignedly

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

entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered

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

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

time we’ll do this. We won’t have

today,” Lysander

need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah replied.

then inquired about her sister, “Where is

that her younger sister might have gone to seek their parents

you crying and is

of responsibility Josiah felt was

doesn’t seem like she’s slept at

still visible outside, suspecting Michelle was likely still awake and possibly distracted by her phone. Her voice grew

spoke softly. “That’s not a bad idea. With a light on, at least we’d know where your sister is.

a slight nod, her attention still

asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed down, but then you suddenly started crying so

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

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

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