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.”

“Fireflies should remain where they thrive. If we confine them inside a mosquito net, they’ll become disoriented and likely

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

but simply clarified gently, “It’s okay,

abruptly cut off when a shadow, roughly the size of a fist, darted across the tent crashing into the mosquito net

to protect her.

didn’t scream; instead, she inhaled sharply, the surprise causing her to grip tightly onto

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mouth agape, revealing sharp teeth, resembling a large winged rodent more than anything else.

very few creatures in the

rodent–looking creatures, however, were

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

navigate. They can’t see well. This house is usually closed all year round. It probably got confused when

he spoke. With a gentle tone, he reassured her, “Don’t worry, it likely won’t come back.”

stubbornly retorted, “I’m not scared, just surprised, that’s all. I’m a doctor, remember? I’ve seen all kinds of things in anatomy classes.”

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

perceived her actions but chose not to call them out. Instead, he simply nodded with

to confirm it, moved toward the edge of the mosquito net, continuing to watch

antihistamine ointment when you were in town? I didn’t expect it to be so cold at night, and yet the mosquitoes are relentless,” she remarked, unable to hold back her discomfort

bites, Lysander knew she would struggle to sleep through the night.

at the meticulously set–up mosquito 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, explaining.

welts. Standard remedies like antihistamine ointment and