The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 623

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…”

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

though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words clearly. His voice wasn’t particularly quiet either.

out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you tired? I’m fine, you should go back and

paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was

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

however, was already suspecting that she 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 to put on a front

Lysander took a deep breath and resignedly accepted the situation

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

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

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

made too small,

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

today,” Lysander acknowledged.

at this hour,”

her sister,

that her younger sister might

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

responsibility Josiah felt was becoming increasingly

doesn’t seem like she’s slept at all,”

toward the light still visible outside, suspecting Michelle was likely still awake and possibly distracted by her phone.

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

her attention still fixed on the flickering light

remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed

drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had

their lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s

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