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

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

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

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

gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly fine, nothing’s wrong. You

already suspecting that she was merely putting on a brave front. His voice was low as he responded, “We’re now people who share

Lysander took a deep breath and

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 sleep yet. I’m afraid she might overhear our conversation here. Can we talk inside?”

people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover, and even a moderately

back to make room at the entrance of the tent. Josiah, showing respect for her space, stooped to enter but sat just inside the

small, aren’t they? They’re certainly

time we’ll do this. We won’t have many more opportunities to

worked hard today,” Lysander acknowledged.

for formalities at this

then inquired about her sister, “Where

outside the tent, concerned that her younger

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

burden of responsibility Josiah felt was

doesn’t seem like she’s slept at

still awake and possibly distracted by her phone. Her voice grew even

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 you.”

still fixed on the flickering

eyes and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed down, but then you suddenly started crying so sorrowfully. What happened?”

her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in

momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him

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