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,

though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the

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

sight of a crumpled piece of 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 you

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

he responded, “We’re now people who share a secret. There’s no need to put on a front

took a deep breath and resignedly

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

tent were admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover, and

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 to

too small,

is probably the only time we’ll do this. We

today,”

need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah replied.

about her sister, “Where is

glanced outside the tent, concerned that her younger sister might have gone to seek their

She only heard you crying and is just worried that I

responsibility Josiah felt

she’s slept

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

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

gave a slight nod, her attention still fixed

noticed the lingering tear stains in the corners of 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

child momentarily crossed Josiah’s

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