A Film Queen

Chapter 385

In a stroke of fortune such as this, Milly could not possibly miss it. Swiftly, she plucked the goose barnacles from the mother shark’s side as well.

In the end, whether it was the barnacles on the great white shark’s body or its belly, she cleaned them all thoroughly. The great white shark’s mood visibly brightened.

With tender caress, Milly murmured, “There, free of barnacles now. I believer you’re more comfortable now. I’ll take these barnacles back to make great food. Win win for us.”

Buzz, buzz, buzz… replied the great white shark, flicking its tail to respond to her.

Meanwhile, the little white shark, ever dutiful in observation, cocked its head

incredulously at Milly’s intention to eat the barnacles. It seemed to pity her for eating such trash.

Yeah, we are different species in the end, after all. They wouldn’t understand why we love these

Milly had just poised to offer parting words to the little white shark when it, without a backward glance, darted into the depths, eager to return home.

Silence seized Milly

Are you in such a hurry to go home?

Regrettably, she returned to the shore, attending to the clutch of goose barnacles recently gathered. A substantial haul it was, perhaps exceeding ten kilograms, ensnared within the tattered fishing net-a feast sufficient for three days, without doubt.

Waving farewell to the great white shark, steadfast in its vigil from afar, she voiced, “Bye now. You should get back to your child.”

As she readied herself to turn away, a distant sight caught her eye…

No wait, there are two of them.

its slender form. The fish, still lively and thrashing, posed a challenge to the little

“Could it be…”

shark presented the fish, worn from its struggle, urging Milly

her own nose.

buzzed the little white shark, its

obscured

one seafood

the oceans. Even their gifts

the bluefin tuna upon the shore, then stooped to bestow a tender pat

shark, in its animated joy, bobbed its head vigorously, brushing her palm before reluctantly trailing

her return, the shadows under the sun revealed Charlie and William, their industry evident in the nascent

at the sight of

concern. “What happened? Boss, why

in his task with the bamboo, hastened to her side, his eyes betraying deep concern. “Are

placed the fishing net upon the ground, offering a reassuring smile to both. “It’s alright.

you guys handle these for me. I need to get

change your clothes. You

and William hadn’t finished making their shelter, it offered sanctuary for her to

in hand, his gaze fixed

I find you peeping, my brother will… well, let us say, you would rue it

air of unwavering assurance, as if he

merely kept his

Milly had recently procured. In the next moment, even his typically indifferent countenance

sharp gasp. “Good heavens, this

not merely reside within them alone but echoed

things? Are

mean, you can find goose barnacles clinging to beach boulders, but that bluefin tuna couldn’t