Chapter 367: All is Understood Without Words

Julia took out two bars of chocolate from the storage box, her heart sinking at the sight of its

nearly empty state. “I should have taken more bread instead of snacks,” she lamented, realizing their

meager supplies were barely enough for one hearty meal for the four of them.

Sean’s response to her dismay was a light–hearted laugh as he casually picked up two bottles of wine

from nearby. “No worries, as long as I have my wine, the rest of you can have the food.”

“That’s not acceptable,” Frederick interjected, snatching a bottle from Sean’s grasp and hugging it

to his chest. “I’m fine with just wine as well.”

Claire and Julia could see through the men’s pretense of greed for the wine; they were simply trying

to leave more food for the women. While Claire was accustomed to such gestures, Julia, with her

hearty appetite, would hardly be satisfied by a single bag of bread.

With a smile, Claire picked up an orange, tossing it in her hand. “Perfect, I’ve been planning to

diet anyway. One fruit per meal is just enough for me.”

Julia’s eyes welled up again at the sight of their selflessness. “You guys…”

an arm around her shoulder with a warm smile. “Although adversity reveals true friendship, I genuinely am satisfied with just a fruit.

go ahead and eat.”

picking up a bag of bread and biting into it

delicious and fulfilling.

content with just a loaf of bread as well,” she declared, as they exchanged knowing smiles, understanding each other’s

island’s winds grew stronger at night, making the temperature drop significantly. Fortunately, they had chosen a sheltered spot away from the direct sea breeze. Without the distractions of the internet, television, or any modern amusements, they spent a pure and

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even seem like they were on an

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to drape his suit jacket over Claire when she stopped

my pillar of strength right now, and you can’t afford to fall ill. If you hold me tonight,

concern, Sean didn’t protest. He wore the jacket and pulled Claire into his embrace, covering her back with it.

cold

her nose. Like Claire, she was also dressed in a skirt and the chilly night air was a concern. Casting a furtive glance at Frederick, she coughed softly, hugged her arms,

undoubtedly oblige, but she couldn’t bring herself to say such words, no matter how bold she felt. Instead, she harbored her

would last a bit

tightened slightly, but he said nothing, sitting

feeling the chill of the night air, Claire would instinctively snuggle closer into Sean’s embrace, drawing warmth from him like

brightened, and the warmth of the sun brought a slight comfort to the four weary souls. Julia smacked her lips, attempting to turn over but found herself unable to move. With a flicker of confusion, she

eyelid open.

hard, then again, she slowly looked down to discover she was

was about to look

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167: All is Understood

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