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…”

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

thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to

inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t you

white paper on 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

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

his incisive look, Lysander took a deep breath and resignedly accepted

from the nearby cozy tent and suggested

entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered

at the entrance of the tent. Josiah, showing respect for her space, stooped to enter but sat just inside the flap, careful not to

commented, “The tents nowadays are made too small,

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

hard today,” Lysander acknowledged.

at this

inquired about her sister, “Where is

younger sister might have gone to seek

heard you crying and is just worried that

burden of responsibility Josiah felt was becoming

slept at all,” he observed.

suspecting Michelle was likely still awake and

on, at least we’d know where your sister is. We wouldn’t have to worry

a slight nod, her attention still fixed on the

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

as someone who rarely lost her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had experienced something profoundly

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

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