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!”

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

“Ow!”

could get up, Baron had him by the collar,

to stay out of the back hills? Do you

expression was dark as

flailed, yelling, “Put me down, Baron! If you’re so tough, fight me fair! Bullying kids doesn’t

you a man!”


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what makes me a man. Brat, you’re standing at attention for two hours when we

back.”

not doing it!”

you bully me like this! You’re

single tear touched his cheeks-only exaggerated wails and the occasional peek to see if Baron

sigh, and then let the boy

But not this time.

him


with you? Fine. Today I’ll make sure you get all my attention. I need to straighten you out-otherwise when your mommy sees you

“…Huh?”

Sean blinked, hiccupping mid-cry.

Dad just

quiet, grief-stricken, like

and his little sister had long thought their mother

that mean she was

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

Sean’s heart thudded.

Daddy-Mommy’s here, isn’t she? She’s come to

Baron said nothing.

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