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.”

night was sharp, and even though they were separated by only the thin fabric of the

out to ask, “You’ve been busy

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,

forced smile, simply lowered her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly

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

took a deep breath and resignedly accepted the situation

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

confines of the single–person tent were admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite

of the tent. Josiah, showing respect for her space, stooped to enter but sat just

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

is probably the only time we’ll do

hard today,” Lysander acknowledged.

no need for formalities at this

inquired about her

concerned that her younger sister

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

Josiah felt

seem like she’s slept at all,”

Michelle was likely still awake and possibly

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

still fixed on the flickering light

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

Lysander as someone who rarely lost her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in

lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s

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