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

go ahead and

and biting into it

delicious and fulfilling.

well,” she declared, as they exchanged knowing smiles, understanding

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-

All is

they were on an adventurous camping

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

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

didn’t protest. He wore the jacket and pulled Claire into his embrace, covering her back with it. With Sean’s warmth in front and the jacket shielding her from

feel cold at all.

affectionate 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

that if she spoke up, Frederick would undoubtedly oblige, but she couldn’t bring herself to say such words, no matter how bold she felt. Instead, she harbored her thoughts

last

tightened slightly, but he said nothing, sitting

air, Claire would instinctively snuggle closer into Sean’s embrace,

the island gradually brightened, and the warmth of the sun brought a slight comfort to the four weary

eyelid open.

then again, she slowly looked down

caused her to tremble, and just as she was about to look around, she

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167: All is Understood Without Words

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