The Charming 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.”

thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words clearly. His voice wasn’t particularly quiet either.

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

eyes briefly catching 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, “Are you really

to summon even a forced smile, simply lowered her gaze and responded, “I’m perfectly fine, nothing’s

was low as he

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incisive look, Lysander took a deep breath and

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distressed than before. Glancing around, he noticed the light coming from the nearby cozy tent and suggested in a subdued tone, “Michelle

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

space, stooped to enter but sat just inside the flap, careful not to invade

are made too small, aren’t they? They’re certainly not built with taller people in mind.”

“After all, this is probably the only time we’ll do this. We won’t have many more opportunities to sleep in a tent in the future.”

today,” Lysander acknowledged.

for formalities at this hour,” Josiah

about her sister, “Where is Michelle?”

tent, concerned that her younger sister might have gone

reassured her, “She probably hasn’t noticed anything unusual. She only heard you crying and

burden of responsibility Josiah felt was becoming

seem like she’s slept

was likely still awake and possibly distracted by her phone.

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

slight nod, her attention still fixed on the

you saw the Milky Way, you seemed to have calmed down, but then you suddenly started crying so sorrowfully. What happened?”

composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her

momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him a

Lysander’s next words confirmed his suspicions. “I was worried that

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