Chapter 39 CELINE'S POV 1/0 We sailed for an hour before reaching the vast and desolate island in the middle of the ocean. When | looked around, | noticed that this island had not been developed yet, which meant that its value was quite high.
The locals trembled as the sea level rose at a rate that was significantly higher than that of the other well-known islands.
However, because this island wasn’t so far from the hotel, it would be made available for everyday exploration and new experiences. According to what Jake had explained toearlier, | believe that purchasing this place was definitely money well spent.
| had just gotten off the yacht when my stomach began to turn, and | couldn't help but throw up. Lo and behold, | was both seasick and airsick.
“Celine... are you okay?” Jake inquired as he gently caressed my back before 12:03 Wed, 11 Oct.
Chapter 39 The Island offeringa bottle of clean water.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt94%1 2/6 “Yeah...” | forced a smile on my face even though | wasn’t feeling too good. If | had known that something like this would occur again, | never would have gone on this expedition.
After everyone disembarked the yacht, the excitement that had been building up could be evident in their eyes.
“Wow! This place is very beautiful!” Mia exclaimed, and then she and her circle of close friends immediately started taking photos together.
“Let’s go explore first and then cback to eat later!” a blonde-haired man shouted and his friends seemed to have no objection.
A man named Mr. Lee from the hotel immediately led the way, as he was the most experienced person on the island and acting as a manager of Diamond Resort. Jake said, we would be much better off if we were led by him if we didn’t want to get lost.
39 The Wand Everyone else followed in his footsteps and went further into the remote island where the only things we saw were endless stretches of white sand, gigantic trees, wildflowers, and swild creatures. After an hour of roaming and looking around, we were finally able to settle down and relax, with the possible exception of a few birds crowing and one or two snakes that might have been lurking nearby, After sthad passed, Mia's group requested a break since they were beginning to feel exhausted, “It’s so exhausting...” she mumbled to herself, “There's nothing exciting about this trip...” She was sitting next to the man who she said was her new boyfriend and who she had kissed that evening during our gof truth or dare.
“I wouldn't chere even if you offereda million dollars to spend on this island!” Another woman who was plainly unhappy with the place either.
“You are welcto take a break and have something to eat first, and then we will carry on with the journey later on...” Mr. Lee commented, and it dawned onthat despite the fact that he was already In his fifties, he was 12 03 Wed, 11 Oct.
Chapter 39 The Island physically able and didn’t seem to mind moving around.
After hearing this, everyone began taking their belongings out of their bags and backpacks. | heaved a sigh as | made my way to an area that was less overgrown in order to escape the hateful looks that Mia and her friends, including my sister, were casting in my direction.
“It’s okay if you take a break for a little bit...” | turned around and heard Jake behind me. “They brought a significant quantity of food. Cand have a bite to eat...” He extended his hand to take mine, but | declined to accept it.
“I'm not hungry...” | murmured, looking around, avoiding his eyes. | was surprised to see that the island was not located in a very isolated location.
The only positive aspect was how large it was, considering how few plants and animals were present.
419 “Mr. Harvey!” Someone gave him a call. “There's something important that | have to tell you!” He signaled to hold still by raising his palm and waiting a moment before he questioned me. “Are you sure you're not hungry?” “Yeah “I nodded with a small smite. “You should go. It seems as though he wants to tell simportant information to you...” “Mr. Harvey!” the man called out again.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm5/6 “I'm coming!” He yelled back and then went up to him after lightly patting me.
on the shoulder.
| continued to travel further by myself, and while | did so, | kept staring at the ocean. | couldn't help but think about the island where | had been living before my mother passed away. And of course, | think about mom, too...
“I miss you, mom...” | was so caught off guard that | didn’t even notice the tears that were already rolling down my cheeks. | wanted to forget everything horrible that had occurred toover the last few days, so | moved faster and was about to run when someone grabbed my wrist.
“Where do you think you're going?” | was stunned for a moment, and even 100t Wait 11 Oct 5 Chapter of the lefant though I didn’t turn around to check who it was... | recognized that volce ecially.
Theaved a sigh, wiped away my tears, and turned around, only to be confronted by his dark gaze. | glanced behind me, but I could no longer find them. It seemed as though | have gone astray! 670 “What kind of ruse are you playing onnow?” He asked the question, his eyes were dull and uninterested, and his tone was incredibly condescending.
Obviously, he was still angry about what happened last night.
| grimaced, retracted my hand, and looked at him with a stony expression.
“Aww... you're worried aboutnow?” | scoffed. “If you've got so much ton your hand, why don’t you take care your fiancée instead of minding my own business?” | snapped as | left him again.