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 overhear

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

to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you

sight of a crumpled piece of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was filled to the brim. Concerned about overstepping, he quickly averted

to 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

took a deep breath and resignedly

and suggested in a subdued

entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover, and even a moderately raised voice might carry to unintended cars.

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

nowadays are made too small, aren’t they? They’re

the only time we’ll do this. We

hard today,” Lysander acknowledged.

need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah replied.

then inquired about her sister, “Where is

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

reassured her, “She probably hasn’t noticed anything unusual. She only heard you crying and is just worried that I

burden of responsibility Josiah felt was

slept at

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

not a bad idea. With a light on, at least we’d know where your sister

gave a slight nod, her attention still fixed on the flickering light outside.

the lingering 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

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

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

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