On a whim, Willow touched Jasper’s forehead, detecting a subtle warmth that piqued her concern. Leaning closer, she inquired with
at hint of worry, “You're so warm. Are you sick?” Sick? It's all because of you. “No, it's just too stuffy here, he murmured, trying not
to blanyone or anything.
Then, she extended her hand again to cautiously gauge his forehead’s temperature. Right. He's not running a fever. He's just
sweating. “You should go outside for sfresh air, she suggested, not wanting him to feel uncomfortable.
Willow's words had an instant effect, propelling Jasper to his feet, and he walked out. With his departure ca gust of cold air,
but undeterred, she swiftly claimed his vacated place, basking in the lingering warmth he had left behind.
When he stepped outside, a sudden gust of icy wind embraced him. Suddenly, his keen eyes caught sight of a boat emerging from
the misty sea, steadily drawing closer to the island. In ant instant, he darted back to the equipment. storage, grabbed the
binoculars, and eagerly. trained them on the approaching vessel. Sure enough, it was heading straight for the same: island he now
stood upon..
His face creased with concern, and he hurriedly approached Winston's tent, saying, “There's a boat approaching. Wake everyone
up.” There's urgency in his voice.
Then, Winston cast off his drowsiness and sprang to his feet. As anticipated, he spotted the flickering of distant boat lights and
wasted no trousing his fellow team members. At the sound of the commotion, Willow emerged from her tent, too, curious to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtknow what was going on. A female team member informed her, “There's a strange boat approaching. The captain wants us all to
wake up.”
Willow was startled upon hearing this, and questions whirled in her mind. Why would there be a boat coming here? Could it be a
pirate ship?
“What kind of boat is it? Is it a pirate ship?” a female team member asked nervously. “Don’t worry. My bodyguards will ensure
everyone's safety,” Willow reassured with at gentle smile. After saying this, she approached Jasper, who reached out and pulled
her protectively behind him..
“Stand behind me,” he whispered in a gentle. hush. No matter the circumstance, he vowed to shield her above all else. Instantly,
she felt loved, and she obediently stood behind him. Her eyes alighted upon the binoculars he held, and she couldn't resist
extending her hand to grab it. While peeking out from her shelter behind him, she brought the binoculars to her eyes to observe
the approaching boat. As her gaze swept across the deck, a mysterious figure caught her attention, standing tall and waving in
their direction. Intrigued, she hastily brought the binoculars to her eyes, and her beautiful orbs widened with astonishment.
“Tommy?”
Jasper’s attention shifted to her, his eyes searching for answers as he inquired, “Do you know him?” A tranquil exhale of relief
escaped Willow's lips as she responded, “He's the persistent suitor who never gives up.”
As her words reached Winston's ears, relief washed over him. “Are you sure you know the person on the boat? We have nothing to
fear as long as they harbor no ill intentions toward us.”
“I know him, but | don’t know how he found his way here.” Jasper’s eyes narrowed as he fixated on the boat. Is this man the
pursuer that goes after Willow?
After a mere 20 minutes, the boat finally docked, and a man emerged from the deck, overflowing with excitement. It was Tommy
Donovan, the affluent heir who had ardently pursued Willow for a relentless three years, undeterred by her steadfast refusals.
“Willow, it's really you! | thought my information was wrong. Haha. | finally found you,” he exclaimed happily as he approached.
With warm enthusiasm, he turned to greet the rest of the team members. “Hello, everyone. I'm Willow's friend, so you don’t need
to be afraid.”
As he approached her, a mere three feet. separating them, a sudden presence loomed tall, interposing between the two friends. An
urge to gently push the obstructing figure aside arose within him. “Hey, move out of the way. I'm saying hello to my friend.”
However, as Tommy confidently anticipated the person would yield with a slight push, he was. taken aback when the figure stood
unwavering. His irritation surged, and he looked up to confront the obstruction. To his astonishment, he was momentarily
dumbfounded. Why is there such a handsman beside Willow? His appearance threatens mine; his physique is better, and his
aura is stronger.
“Who are you? Who is this guy, Willow?” he inquired, a hint of annoyance trickling through. his words.
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