Chapter 367
Chapter 367: All is Understood Without Words
Julia took out two bars of chocte from the storage box, her heart sinking at the sight of its
nearly empty state. “I should have taken more bread instead of snacks,” shemented, realizing their
meager supplies were barely enough for one hearty meal for the four of them.
Sean’s response to her dismay was a light–heartedugh as he casually picked up two bottles of wine
from nearby. “No worries, as long as I have my wine, the rest of you can have the food.”
“That’s not eptable,” Frederick interjected, snatching a bottle from Sean’s grasp and hugging it
to his chest. “I’m fine with just wine as well.”
ire and Julia could see through the men’s pretense of greed for the wine; they were simply trying
to leave more food for the women. While ire was ustomed to such gestures, Julia, with her
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hearty appetite, would hardly be satisfied by a single bag of bread.
With a smile, ire picked up an orange, tossing it in her hand. “Perfect, I’ve been nning to
diet anyway. One fruit per meal is just enough for me.”
Julia’s eyes welled up again at the sight of their selflessness. “You guys…”
“Come now,” ire shifted closer to Julia, draping an arm around her shoulder with a warm smile.
“Although adversity reveals true friendship, I genuinely am satisfied with just a fruit. Don’t worry
about me, go ahead and eat.”
Julia nced at Sean and Frederick before reluctantly picking up a bag of bread and biting into it
fiercely. The bread, seemingly infused with the extraordinary circumstances, tasted unusually
delicious and fulfilling.
“I’ll be content with just a loaf of bread as well,” she dered, as they exchanged knowing smiles,
understanding each other’s sentiments without needing words.
The ind’s winds grew stronger at night, making the temperature drop significantly. Fortunately, they
had chosen a sheltered spot away from the direct sea breeze. Without the distractions of the inte,
television, or any modern amusements, they spent a pure and simple night by the fire- chatting,
laughing, and showing no signs of the despair one might expect in their situation. To an outsider, it
might even seem like they were on an adventurous camping trip.
Chapter 367. All is Understood Without Words
outsider, it might even seem like they were on an adventurous camping trip.
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As time ticked away, exhaustion eventually set in. Sean was about to drape his suit jacket over ire
when she stopped him, taking the jacket and cing it back on him with careful hands.
“Sean, you are my pir of strength right now, and you can’t afford to fall ill. If you hold me tonight, I
won’t feel cold.”
epting her concern, Sean didn’t protest. He wore the jacket and pulled ire into his embrace,
covering her back with it. With Sean’s warmth in front and the jacket shielding her from behind,
ire didn’t feel cold at all.
Julia, feeling somewhat awkward amidst their affectionate disy, self–consciously touched her nose.
Like ire, she was also dressed in a skirt and the chilly night air was a concern. Casting a furtive
nce at Frederick, she coughed softly, hugged her arms, moved closer to the fire, andid down.
Without exchanging a word with Frederick, she closed her eyes.
Julia knew that if she spoke up, Frederick would undoubtedly oblige, but she couldn’t bring herself to
say such words, no matter how bold she felt. Instead, she harbored her thoughts silently, hoping
the fire wouldst a bit longer.
Frederick watched the girl curled up with her arms hugged to her body, lying on the ground. His lips
tightened slightly, but he said nothing, sitting quietly and gazing up at the night sky. Their ind haven,
blessedly free of wild beasts, allowed ire and the others a peaceful night’s rest.
asionally feeling the chill of the night air, ire would instinctively snuggle closer into Sean’s
embrace, drawing warmth from him like a little cat seeking refuge from the cold.
As dawn broke and sunlight streaked across the sky, the ind gradually brightened, and the warmth
of the sun brought a slightfort to the four weary souls. Julia smacked her lips, attempting to turn
over but found herself unable to move. With a flicker of confusion, she managed to pry one
eyelid open.
Startled by what she saw, her other eye snapped open. Before hery the handsome visage of
Frederick. Blinking hard, then again, she slowly looked down to discover she was nestled in Frederick’s
embrace. How had this happened? She had clearly fallen asleep alone on the ground…
Her surprise nearly caused her to tremble, and just as she was about to look around, she heard hom
from the man and quickly closed her eyes, feigning sleep.
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Her surprise nearly caused her to tremble, and just as she was about to look around, she heard a low
hum from the man and quickly closed her eyes, feigning sleep.
Frederick’s eyes adjusted to the sunlight. He didn’t move, but his head lowered to see Julia
pretending to sleep in his arms, a barely noticeable warm smile tugging at his lips.
Nearby, ire yawned and awoke, stirring Sean in the process. They both got up to stretch. Suddenly
ire spotted Julia, cozy in Frederick’s arms, looking like azy fox, and she was both amused and
surprised. She had clearly seen Julia sleeping alone the night before. What had happened since then?
“Ha ha ha…” ireughed, running over to them, pointing at Julia. “Fred, did you sneak Julia
into your arms while she was asleepst night?”
Frederick’s eyebrows twitched, ready to speak, but Julia suddenly opened her eyes and leaped out of
his embrace, her face flushed and heart racing. “No, no, it wasn’t like that. I got cold in my sleep
I must have rolled over to Mr. Frederick’s side, and then… and then…”
She was at a loss for words, unsure of how to exin this unexpected turn of events. ire folded her
arms behind her back, giving Julia a meaningful look before turning her gaze to Frederick. She hadn’t
forgotten Mrs. Vanderbilt’s task for Sean.
Now was the time to strike while the iron was hot. With Frederick’s slow–to–warm and traditional
nature, he would likely gloss over the situation. “Fred, is that really what happened? I recall Julia having
quite a disciplined sleeping posture. Generally, she remains in the same position throughout
the night…”