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

night was sharp, and even though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear

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. Concerned about overstepping, he quickly averted his eyes, asking, “Are

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

however, was already suspecting that she was merely putting on a brave front. His voice was low as he responded, “We’re now

took a deep

noticed the light coming from the nearby cozy tent and suggested in a subdued tone, “Michelle hasn’t gone

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

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 was undeniably cramped for

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

all, this is probably the only time we’ll do

hard today,”

at this hour,”

inquired about her sister, “Where

tent, concerned that her younger sister might have gone to seek their parents

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

burden of responsibility Josiah felt

doesn’t seem like she’s slept

suspecting Michelle was likely still

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

attention still fixed on the flickering

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

lost her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had experienced something profoundly upsetting, possibly something as distressing as….

memory of their lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing

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