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…”

with a warm smile. “Although adversity reveals true friendship, I genuinely am satisfied with just

ahead and eat.”

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

delicious and fulfilling.

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

367. All is Understood Without

they were on an adventurous camping

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Claire when she stopped him, taking the jacket and placing it back

of strength right now, and you can’t afford to fall

embrace, covering her back with it. With

didn’t feel cold at

concern. Casting a furtive glance

she couldn’t bring herself to say such words, no matter how bold she felt. Instead,

fire would last a

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,

snuggle closer into Sean’s embrace, drawing warmth from him like a little cat seeking

four weary souls. Julia

eyelid open.

of Frederick. Blinking hard, then again, she slowly looked down to discover she was nestled

look around, she heard hom from the man and quickly closed her eyes, feigning

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