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

go ahead and eat.”

up a bag of bread and

delicious and fulfilling.

just a loaf of bread as well,” she declared,

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

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seem like they were on an adventurous

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Sean was about to drape his suit jacket over Claire when she stopped him, taking the jacket and placing it back on him

you can’t afford to fall ill. If you hold me tonight, I won’t feel cold.”

covering her back with it. With

didn’t feel cold at all.

display, self–consciously touched 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

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

would last a bit

with her arms 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

of the night air, Claire would instinctively snuggle closer into Sean’s embrace, drawing warmth from him like a little cat seeking refuge from

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 of confusion, she

eyelid open.

she saw, her other eye snapped open. Before her lay the handsome visage of Frederick. Blinking hard, then again, she slowly looked down to discover she was nestled in Frederick’s embrace.

to look around,

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167: All is Understood Without

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