Chapter 1436

Not wanting the islanders to link her with this man and stir up gossip that might upset her grandfather, Marlowe chose not to follow Mitchel and headed straight home instead.

As soon as Marlowe got home, she noticed her grandfather and Brock searching the yard for her.

She quickly entered the yard and called out to them, “Uncle Brock, Grandpa.

Her grandfather visibly relaxed at the sight of her and gently scolded, “Where have you been? Always in a rush.

Marlowe, feeling a bit guilty, explained, “I realized I left my basket on the beach, so I went back to find it, But I didn’t find it yet.

Granger sighed and said, “Your uncle already brought it back for you.

Brock set the basket down and grinned.

“Here you go.

I have to head back now.

My little ones are waiting for me.

goodbye to Brock with

gone, her grandfather couldn’t resist voicing his

careless,

more careful, or

grandfather’s arm, and tried

long as I have you at home,

him inside, attempting to

made breakfast

Let’s eat together.

a resigned smile and agreed, “Okay

went for a walk, while Marlowe stayed behind

went upstairs to

her door, she saw the medical kit and Mitchel’s blood-stained

felt incredibly empty, and a wave of sadness washed

hand over the neatly made bed, shook off the creeping negativity, and jumped onto the bed

last two nights on the couch, she was thrilled to be back in her

then, her phone buzzed

her best friend from the capital, Milly, bombarding

“Reply to me!”

“Say something!”

Milly’s concern, Marlowe quickly

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