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 just a fruit. Don’t

ahead and eat.”

glanced at Sean and Frederick before reluctantly picking up a bag of bread and biting into it fiercely. The bread, seemingly infused with

delicious and fulfilling.

be content with just a loaf of bread as well,” she declared, as they exchanged knowing smiles, understanding each other’s sentiments without

from the direct sea breeze. Without the distractions of the internet, television, or any modern amusements, they spent a pure and simple night by

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seem like they were

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suit jacket over Claire when she stopped him, taking

right now, and you can’t afford to fall ill.

Claire into his embrace, covering her back with it. With Sean’s warmth in front and the jacket shielding her from behind,

feel cold at all.

Claire, she was also dressed in a skirt and the chilly night air was a concern. Casting a

if she spoke up, Frederick would undoubtedly oblige, but she couldn’t bring herself to say such words,

last a bit

tightened slightly, but he said nothing, sitting quietly and gazing up at the night sky. Their island haven, blessedly free of wild beasts, allowed

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

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

eyelid open.

visage of Frederick. Blinking hard, then again, she slowly looked down

as she was about to look around,

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167: All is Understood Without Words

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