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…”

talk through the

at 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

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

of a crumpled piece of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was

to summon even a forced smile, simply lowered her 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

deep breath and resignedly accepted the

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

admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered

silently moved 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

tents nowadays are made too small, aren’t they? They’re certainly

all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this. We won’t have many more opportunities to sleep in a tent in the future.”

worked hard today,”

need for formalities at

then inquired about her sister,

concerned that her younger sister might have gone

unusual. She only heard you crying and is just worried that

felt was becoming increasingly heavy.

like she’s slept

suspecting Michelle was likely still awake

we’d know where your sister

her attention still fixed on the

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

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

crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him a sharp

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