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…”

smile. “Although adversity reveals true friendship, I genuinely am satisfied

ahead and eat.”

and biting into

delicious and fulfilling.

as well,” she declared,

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

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ticked away, exhaustion eventually set in. Sean was about to drape his suit jacket over Claire when she stopped him, taking

afford to

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

didn’t feel cold

amidst their 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 furtive glance at Frederick, she coughed softly, hugged her arms, moved closer to the fire, and laid down. Without exchanging

if she spoke up, Frederick would undoubtedly oblige, but she couldn’t bring herself to say such words, no matter

last a

he said nothing, sitting quietly and gazing up at the night sky. Their island haven, blessedly free

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

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 managed to

eyelid open.

Frederick. Blinking hard, then again, she slowly looked down to discover she was nestled in Frederick’s embrace. How had this happened? She

was about to look around, she heard hom from the man

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