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…”

through the tent,

fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words clearly. His voice wasn’t particularly quiet

from the inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you tired? I’m fine, you should go

the ground next to a small plastic bag that was filled to the brim. Concerned about

her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly fine, nothing’s wrong. You should go back.”

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

deep

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

were admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite

tent. Josiah, showing respect for her space, stooped to enter but sat just inside the flap, careful not to invade further. Given his tall

too small, aren’t

probably the only time we’ll do this. We won’t have many more opportunities to sleep in a tent in the

hard today,” Lysander

formalities at this hour,”

her sister, “Where is Michelle?”

outside the tent, concerned that her younger sister might have

She only heard you crying and is just worried

Josiah felt

she’s slept at all,” he observed.

likely still awake and possibly

a light on, at least we’d know where your sister is. We wouldn’t have to worry about her coming over

nod, her attention still fixed on the flickering light

the corners of her eyes and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to

significant reason. The drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had

crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him a sharp

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