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.

nodded and waved goodbye to

Brock was gone, her grandfather couldn’t resist voicing his

careless, always

be more careful, or you’ll

arm, and tried

at home, Grandpa, I

then led him inside,

breakfast

Let’s eat together.

her a resigned

had breakfast, Granger went for a walk, while Marlowe stayed

upstairs to her

door, she saw the

empty, and a wave of

shook off the creeping

she was thrilled to be

then, her phone buzzed

friend from the

“Reply to me!”

“Say something!”

concern, Marlowe quickly replied, “Relax, I’m

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