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…”

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

go ahead and eat.”

of bread and biting

delicious and fulfilling.

declared,

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 simple night by the fire- chatting, laughing, and showing no signs of the despair one might expect in their situation. To an outsider, it might even seem like they were on an adventurous camping

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his suit jacket over Claire when

are my pillar of strength right now, and you can’t afford to fall ill.

embrace, covering her back with it.

feel cold at

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, moved closer to the fire, and laid down. Without exchanging a

would undoubtedly oblige, but she couldn’t bring herself to say such

fire would last a bit

hugged to her body, lying on the ground. His lips tightened slightly, but he said nothing, sitting quietly and gazing up at the night sky. Their island haven, blessedly free of wild beasts, allowed Claire and the others a peaceful night’s rest.

the chill of the night air, Claire would instinctively snuggle closer into Sean’s embrace,

dawn broke and sunlight streaked across the sky, the island gradually 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

eyelid open.

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

surprise nearly caused her to tremble, and just as she was about to look around, she heard hom from the man and quickly

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All is Understood Without Words

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