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…”

talk through the tent, and others might

night was sharp, and even though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words clearly. His voice

her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you tired? I’m fine, you

glanced inside, his eyes briefly catching sight of a crumpled piece of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was filled to the brim. Concerned

gaze and responded, “I’m

was low as he responded, “We’re now people who share a secret. There’s no need

a deep breath and

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 sleep yet. I’m afraid she

yet the campsite offered no other cover, and even a moderately raised

silently moved her sleeping bag back 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

are made too small, aren’t they?

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

hard today,” Lysander acknowledged.

for formalities at this hour,” Josiah

inquired about her sister, “Where is

that her younger sister might have gone to seek their parents

heard you crying and is just worried that I

felt was becoming increasingly

she’s slept

suspecting Michelle was likely still awake and possibly distracted by

idea. With a light on, at least we’d know where your sister is. We wouldn’t have to worry about her coming over unexpectedly because she’s concerned about

gave a slight nod, her attention still fixed

eyes and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed

her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had experienced something profoundly

momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him a sharp pang of empathy.

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