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…”

difficult to talk through the tent, and others might overhear us.”

at night was sharp, and even though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the

prolonged silence, she finally relented and unzipped the tent from the inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you

his eyes briefly catching sight of a crumpled piece of white paper on the ground next to a small

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

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

a deep breath

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

people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite

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

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

however, seemed unperturbed by the inconvenience. “After all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this.

today,”

for formalities at this hour,” Josiah

then inquired about her sister, “Where

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

anything unusual. She only heard you crying

burden of responsibility Josiah felt was becoming increasingly heavy.

doesn’t seem like she’s slept at

outside, suspecting Michelle was likely still awake and possibly distracted by her phone.

know where your sister is. We wouldn’t have to worry about her coming over unexpectedly

a slight nod, her attention still

tear stains in 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

The drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had experienced something

Josiah’s mind, causing him a

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