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

me, go ahead and

bag of bread and biting into it fiercely. The bread, seemingly infused with the extraordinary circumstances,

delicious and fulfilling.

be content with just a loaf of bread as well,” she declared, as they

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 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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seem like they were on an adventurous camping

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

you can’t afford to fall ill. If you hold me tonight,

the jacket and pulled Claire into his embrace, covering her back with it. With Sean’s warmth

feel cold at all.

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 her arms, moved closer to the fire, and laid down. Without exchanging a

bring herself to say such words, no matter how bold she felt.

last

lips tightened slightly, but he said nothing, sitting quietly and gazing up at the night sky. Their

chill of the night air, Claire would instinctively snuggle closer into Sean’s embrace, drawing warmth from him like a little cat seeking refuge 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 found herself unable to move.

eyelid open.

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

she was about to look around, she heard hom

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167: All is Understood Without Words

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