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…”

through the tent, and others might overhear us.”

at night was sharp, and even though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear

inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been

his eyes briefly catching sight of a crumpled piece of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that

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

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

his incisive look, Lysander took a deep

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

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

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 to invade further. Given his tall frame, the tent

made too small, aren’t they? They’re certainly not built with taller people in

do this. We won’t have many

today,” Lysander acknowledged.

formalities at this hour,”

about her sister, “Where is Michelle?”

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

hasn’t noticed anything unusual. She only heard you crying and is

Josiah felt

she’s slept at all,”

light still visible outside, suspecting Michelle was likely still awake

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

nod, her attention still fixed on

tear stains in the corners of her eyes and asked, “I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed

significant reason. The drastic change in her demeanor suggested she had

of their lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing

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