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…”

unzip the tent. It’s difficult to talk through the tent, and

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 wasn’t particularly quiet either.

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 some sleep.”

glanced inside, 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 wrong.

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

deep breath and resignedly accepted the

the nearby cozy tent and suggested in a subdued tone, “Michelle hasn’t gone to sleep yet. I’m afraid she might overhear

single–person tent were admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover, and even a moderately raised voice might carry

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

made too small, aren’t they? They’re certainly not built

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

worked hard today,” Lysander

no need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah replied.

her sister, “Where is

younger sister might have gone to seek their parents again.

only heard you crying and is just worried that I might have been upsetting you.”

Josiah felt was becoming increasingly

doesn’t seem like she’s slept at all,”

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

a bad idea. With a light on, at least we’d know where your sister is. We wouldn’t

attention still fixed on the

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

change

momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him

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