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,

by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words clearly. His voice

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

inside, his eyes briefly catching sight of a crumpled piece of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was filled to the

summon even a forced smile, simply lowered her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly fine, nothing’s wrong. You

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

a deep breath and resignedly

the nearby cozy tent and suggested

proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover, and even

silently 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

nowadays are made too small, aren’t they?

the inconvenience. “After all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this. We

today,” Lysander

need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah

inquired about her sister, “Where is Michelle?”

glanced outside the tent, concerned that her younger sister might have gone to seek

unusual. She only heard you crying and is

Josiah felt was becoming

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

was likely still awake and

bad idea. 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 she’s concerned about

attention still fixed on the flickering light

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

without significant reason. The drastic change in her

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

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