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.

propelling itself with fervour, clutching a fish as large as its slender form. The fish, still

“Could it be…”

fish, worn from

pointed to her

buzzed the little white shark, its tail

fish. Initially obscured from afar, she now

number one seafood in

the oceans. Even

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

head vigorously, brushing her palm before reluctantly trailing after its elder companion, gracefully gliding into the

and William, their industry evident in the nascent structure of a dwelling outlined with bamboo strips, a modest fortress against

at the sight of

saturated attire did not escape their notice, furrowing their brows in concern. “What happened? Boss, why

by their solicitous tones, Charlie, engaged in his task with the bamboo, hastened to her side,

reassuring smile to both.

way, can you guys handle these for

clothes. You don’t

William hadn’t finished making their shelter, it offered sanctuary for her to change attire unhindered,

eye as Milly entered the abode, garments in hand, his gaze fixed upon Charlie, apprehensive lest his companion should

and help me with breakfast. If I find you peeping, my brother

spoke with an air of unwavering assurance, as if he himself were the

kept

worn fishing net Milly had recently procured. In the next moment, even his

William emitted a sharp gasp. “Good

alone but

am I seeing things? Are all

clinging to beach boulders, but that bluefin tuna couldn’t have crawled up