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

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

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 should go back and get

a small plastic bag that was

to summon even a forced smile, simply lowered her gaze and

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

look, Lysander took a deep breath

and suggested

entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other cover, and even a

entrance of the tent. Josiah, showing respect for her space, stooped to

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

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

worked hard today,” Lysander

at this

inquired about her sister, “Where is Michelle?”

that her younger

you crying and is just worried that I might

Josiah felt was becoming increasingly

like she’s slept

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

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

a slight nod, her attention still fixed on the flickering light

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

significant reason. The drastic change in her

of their lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s

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