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…”

It’s difficult to talk through the tent, and others might overhear

by only the thin fabric of the tent,

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 tired? I’m fine, you should go back and get

small plastic bag that was filled to the brim. Concerned about overstepping, he quickly averted his eyes, asking,

smile, simply lowered her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly fine, nothing’s

front. His voice was low as he

Lysander took a deep breath and resignedly

the light coming from the nearby cozy tent and suggested in a

entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover,

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

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

unperturbed by the inconvenience. “After all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this. We won’t have many more opportunities to sleep in a tent in

today,” Lysander

no need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah

inquired about her sister, “Where is

outside the tent, concerned that her younger sister might have

She only heard you crying and is just worried that

felt was becoming increasingly

doesn’t seem like she’s slept

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

slight nod, her attention still fixed on the flickering

and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way,

reason. The drastic change in

crossed Josiah’s mind,

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