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

me, go ahead and eat.”

glanced at Sean and Frederick before reluctantly picking up a bag of bread and biting into it fiercely.

delicious and fulfilling.

as well,” she declared, as they exchanged knowing smiles, understanding each other’s sentiments without needing words.

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 trip.

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it might even seem like they were

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in. Sean was about to drape his suit jacket over Claire when

right now, and you can’t afford to fall ill. If you hold me tonight, I won’t feel

embrace, covering her back with it. With Sean’s warmth in

cold at

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

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

last a bit

sitting quietly and gazing up at the night sky. Their island haven, blessedly free of

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

warmth of the sun brought a slight comfort to the four weary

eyelid open.

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

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

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