His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 664 Feeling Tempted

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As dusk enveloped the lake, only a handful of bulbs strung up by the villagers cast light along the path, rendering it considerably more challenging to navigate than during daylight hours.

Josiah, with Rhizone leading the way, managed to carry a substantial load of gear swiftly. Upon their return, he promptly began the task of erecting the tent and unpacking the sleeping bags without delay.

Nilou and Rhizone, seeing that they were about to retire for the night, returned to their home.

The tent they set up was spacious, designed to comfortably accommodate two people. It was much larger than the one they had rented during a previous mountain expedition. Even with two sleeping bags laid out inside, there was ample room to move about without encroaching on each other’s space.

At this point, Josiah was relieved to finally be able to stand upright without constraint.

Observing the preparations, Lysander realized Josiah had brought an impressive array of camping equipment. As he laid out a moisture–proof mat and began assembling a mosquito net, her surprise was evident. “You didn’t collapse the bridge with all this gear, did you?” she asked with a hint of amazement.

Josiah responded, half–jokingly. “That’s quite an exaggeration, but I won’t lie–Rhizone did glance back at me a few times as we crossed the bridge. He seemed quite concerned I might take a tumble into the water.”

As they chatted, the appearance of the small house was transformed.

A mosquito net now enveloped the tent, set right at the entrance. Once the entrance curtain was rolled up, Lysander could sit on the cushion inside and enjoy the view outside.

The night was as calm as a placid pond, making it nearly impossible to tell where the water ended and the horizon began. This tranquility lasted until the fireflies began their luminescent dance through the grass.

For Lysander, witnessing the spectacle of fireflies for the first time was utterly enchanting. She found herself captivated, her gaze fixed on the tiny lights flickering in the darkness.

Josiah, noticing her delight, whispered softly, “I’ll go catch some fireflies for you. We can keep them in the mosquito net so you can watch them glow even when you’re lying down inside the tent tonight.”

start when Lysander stopped him. “No,” she interjected, “Fireflies should remain where they thrive.

immediately ceased his preparations and sat beside Lysander, admitting his oversight. “I’m sorry, I

upset but simply clarified gently,

cut off when a shadow, roughly the size of a fist, darted across the

moved to protect

instead, she inhaled sharply, the surprise causing her to grip tightly onto

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upside down from the top of the net, its mouth agape, revealing sharp teeth, resembling a large winged rodent more than

very few creatures in the world could unsettle

rodent–looking creatures, however, were

the bat away, he calmly shook the top of the mosquito net. Sensing the movement, the bat spread its wings and

They can’t see well. This house is usually closed all year round. It

spoke. With a

Lysander’s body was tense, her breathing shallow. Yet, she stubbornly retorted, “I’m not scared, just surprised,

then moved to sit slightly away, ceding the best spot by the door, perfect for enjoying the nighttime

to call them out. Instead, he simply nodded with a warm smile. “All

of the mosquito net, continuing to watch the fireflies. However, the area was rife with mosquitoes, and soon she was bitten. multiple times on her neck

when you were in town? I didn’t expect it to be so cold at night, and yet the

to suffer mosquito bites, Lysander knew she would struggle

net, puzzled by the absence of gaps. Yet, he realized. that addressing the mosquito issue was the immediate priority. He pulled out a bottle of liquid mosquito repellant,

Causing unusually large welts. Standard remedies like antihistamine ointment and essential oil wouldn’t suffice here; only this potent repellent could offer