Chapter 365: Nothing at All

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After he spoke, Claire checked her phone, finding only a single bar of signal on the screen – a clear indication that in this area, the mobile reception was minimal. Though weak, the presence of a signal

was somewhat reassuring.

Claire pursed her delicate red lips and turned to Sean with an inquiring look. Sean chuckled softly. gently rubbing her head, “If you wish to go, let’s go.”

A smile instantly brightened Claire’s face; she knew he would not object. Pointing towards the largest nearby island, she declared with a spirited laugh, “Let’s set sail for the island!”

Julia, overjoyed by the decision, leapt up, exclaiming, “Haha, off to the island!”

The young man, observing their excitement, curled his lips into a subtle, cold smirk before standing up. “Then I’ll steer the yacht there,” he said, leaving them to their enthusiasm.

Claire and Julia, unable to contain their excitement, ran to the bow, spreading their arms towards the island, their smiles radiant in the sunlight. Sean chuckled and casually pulled out his phone.

scrolling through it thoughtfully.

Soon, the yacht reached the shores of the island. Claire, considering a picnic on an uninhabited island a rare delight, joined Julia in packing a storage box with food and a couple of bottles of

wine.

“Let’s go!” Claire said with a smile to Julia, handing the storage box to Sean, then happily

descended from the yacht.

From afar, the island seemed sizable, but only upon setting foot did they realize its vastness. It took them a good twenty minutes just to cover a fifth of its coastline.

They didn’t rush to unpack their food, instead, surveying the island from a distance. Finally, Claire suggested, “Let’s explore the interior.”

Claire, to be cautious, took her bag with her – having her nine–section whip handy meant she

the jungle reveal

wild chicken. It seemed,

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the jungle revealed no large animals, not even a rabbit or

now, the island was devoid of any animals, only plants.

we might find some game,

all.”

smiling and pointing upwards. “There are

ahead.”

was clear that no birds were visible in the low

were bird calls from high above, climbing was not an option

then let’s look

of wild fruits, they were unfamiliar, hanging quaintly

others looked up at them but hesitated

a frustrated sigh, her face falling in disappointment, “Never

something we

covering her mouth, “Indeed. The most vexing thing in the wilderness is not knowing

us, but we don’t recognize them,

sighed, “Let’s head back

returning

their adventurous spirit had been somewhat satisfied. With unknown food and no

after their picnic.

back along the path they had come from. Although their outing hadn’t gone as planned, Julia still seemed happy, and Claire, holding Sean’s hand,

a wasted trip after all.

hour later, as they were about to reach the beach, Julia suddenly cried out in terror.

“Ah…”

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