"I'll go check on the goldfish that Grandpa kept!" Jameson quickly found something to occupy himself with. However, Joaquin didn't budge, as he was still brooding on the subject while remaining rooted to the spot.

After spending some time in deep thought, Meredith finally picked up her phone. She was determined to prevent Pierre from getting the chance to spend a long time with Selena, as their circumstances would be prone to more changes the longer they were together. Although she knew she had to find a way to get them to come home, she also realized there was nothing that she could do when it came to Pierre, so she could only try to mess with Selena.

"Big Ben, I have another favor to ask. I hope you won't give yourself away like last time," she said. However, when she spoke, she didn't realize someone was staring at her.

"Joaquin, why aren't you going to check out the goldfish with me?" Jameson's voice came through. Hearing that, Joaquin was surprised as he didn't expect his brother to come back for him. In the meantime, Meredith hung up as soon as she heard Jameson's voice, only to lock eyes with Joaquin when she glanced in the direction of the door.

"Mommy, I lost my stuff, so I came back in search of it. Have you seen my pen?" It was rare for Joaquin to address her as 'Mommy'; he even neglected to call his father 'Daddy', for he had always been a rather aloof boy.

to herself, Since when was he here? "I

With that, Joaquin left

doorway for a long time, Meredith wondered if he heard something. That can't be...

have dinner when the latter was admiring the moon by the window. Although Pierre arranged for multiple bodyguards to be stationed on the island, Sandra was the only servant, which was perhaps a result of him

to prepare a light meal. After Selena took a few bites,

get here before you start eating?" With that, Pierre chomped down on the food that she was about to put into her own mouth. All

to eat, looking very much well-mannered as he stopped flirting with Selena. Suddenly, the antique phone outside the dining room began ringing. Its ringing frightened

back down to hold her

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