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.”

were separated by only the thin fabric of the tent, Lysander struggled to hear Josiah’s words clearly. His

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 some sleep.”

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

forced smile, simply lowered her gaze

on a brave front. His voice was low as he responded, “We’re

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took a deep breath and resignedly accepted

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tent and suggested in a subdued tone, “Michelle hasn’t gone to sleep yet. I’m afraid she might overhear our conversation here. Can we talk

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

to enter but sat just inside the flap, careful not

nowadays are made too small, aren’t they?

do this. We won’t have many more opportunities to sleep

worked hard today,”

no need for formalities at this

then inquired about her sister, “Where is

instinctively glanced outside the tent, concerned that her younger sister might have gone to

heard you crying and is just worried that I might

of responsibility Josiah felt was becoming

seem like she’s slept

outside, suspecting Michelle was likely still awake

know where your sister is. We

attention still fixed

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

as someone who rarely lost her composure without significant reason. The drastic change in her

memory of their lost child momentarily crossed Josiah’s mind, causing him a

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

Can We Talk

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