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

her grandfather couldn’t resist voicing

careless, always

need to be more careful, or you’ll

smiled, took her grandfather’s arm, and

you at home, Grandpa, I know

led him inside, attempting to

breakfast

Let’s eat together.

her a resigned smile and agreed, “Okay

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

upstairs

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

room felt incredibly empty, and a wave of sadness washed

the neatly made bed, shook off the

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

phone buzzed with

from the capital, Milly, bombarding

“Reply to me!”

“Say something!”

Marlowe quickly replied, “Relax, I’m still

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