His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 623

Chapter 623 Can We Talk Inside.

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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…”

“First, unzip 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

silence, she finally relented and unzipped the tent from the inside, poking her head out to ask, “You’ve been busy all day, aren’t

of white paper on the ground next to a small plastic bag that was filled to the brim. Concerned about overstepping,

even a forced smile, simply lowered her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly fine, nothing’s wrong. You should

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 front around me…

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Lysander took a deep

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

single–person tent were admittedly tight. When two people entered, the proximity was unavoidable, yet the campsite offered no other

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 was undeniably

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

all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this. We won’t have

hard today,”

need for formalities at this hour,” Josiah replied.

inquired about her sister,

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

unusual. She only heard you

felt was becoming increasingly heavy.

like she’s slept at

still awake and possibly distracted

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

nod, her attention still fixed on the flickering light

“I remember when you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed down, but then you suddenly started crying so sorrowfully. What

her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her

child momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing

words confirmed his suspicions. “I was worried that my parents wouldn’t

We

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