Chapter 78 The Island’s Secret

Chapter 78 The Island’s Secret

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The moment Baron set eyes on the lush greenery and birdsong of the island, a rare softness flickered across his

gaze.

“Dock the boat, rest up, and be ready to sail back at my command.”

“Yes, Mr. Gunn.”

The captain hurried off to relay the order.

Baron stepped ashore, servants bowing deeply as he passed.

“Greetings, Mr. Baron.”

“Where are the others?” he asked coldly, not sparing them a glance as he strode forward.

The butler quickly stepped up. “Madam hasn’t risen yet. Sir should be in the back hills.”

Baron’s brows drew together. Without hesitation, he turned toward the rear of the island.

The butler, however, discreetly pressed a sensor hidden in his pocket.


Moments later, an alarm blared somewhere in the back hills.

A boy, cap pulled low, dressed in camouflage, froze.

“Damn, Dad’s back.”

He scrambled to pack away his things before sprinting toward his room.

The sunlight caught his young face-mischievous, defiant, and startlingly similar to Natalie’s.

“Sean!”

cracked like a whip, making the boy stumble and fall flat on his

“Ow!”

up, Baron had him by the collar, dangling him

you to stay out of the back hills? Do you

was

flailed, yelling, “Put me down, Baron! If you’re so tough,

you a man!”


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couldn’t help but let out a

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don’t need you to tell me what makes me a man. Brat, you’re standing at attention for two hours

back.”

doing it!” Sean

cabbage! If my mommy were here, she’d never let you bully me like this! You’re always busy, barely show up once

tear touched his cheeks-only exaggerated wails and the occasional peek to

Baron’s eyes would flicker, he’d sigh, and then let the boy go

But not this time.

setting him down, Baron


upset I don’t spend enough time with you? Fine. Today I’ll make sure you get all my attention. I need to

“…Huh?”

Sean blinked, hiccupping mid-cry.

did Dad just

Mommy before, Baron would go quiet,

his little sister had long thought their

that mean

his father’s face. And yes-Baron’s sharp features had softened, his lips curved faintly, as if

Sean’s heart thudded.

isn’t she? She’s come to

Baron said nothing.

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