Love in the Limelight Novel

“It’s my fault we don’t have any water, Bernice muttered, and Odell immediately rushed to comfort her.

“No, none of us blame you.”

Bernice said, “But Astrid…”

“Don’t drag Astrid into this unnecessarily, she never blamed you,” Elio chimed in.

Feeling the icy atmosphere coming from Elio, Bernice fell silent.

Astrid glanced at her, then looked away. “If you’re tired, you can head back the way we came. I’ve marked the trees along the path. Mr. Naylor, Elio, and I will go find some food.”

Bernice, having grown up in comfort and never experiencing hardship, was indeed struggling. The heat was unbearable and she was considering turning back. The cave was boring, but at least it was cool.

Seeing Astrid leaving, Parrish said to Clyde, “Clyde, you and Odell escort Ms. Bernice back. I’ll protect Astrid.”

“Wait, she doesn’t need your protection! You just want to hang out with her!” Clyde grumbled, but he didn’t follow. He was worried about Odell and Bernice encountering danger on their own.

On the way back, Bernice noticed Clyde’s low spirits and asked, “Isn’t Naylor the leader of your group? Why does it seem like you all follow Astrid’s orders?”

was taken aback by the question.

respond, Bernice admitted she had lied about watching their live stream. If she had watched it, she would

of useful stuff. She caught a shark when we first arrived on the island, then a snake. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t have any meat to eat. It’s only natural we listen

a shark?

surprised when she heard about the shark and the snake, but she quickly masked her surprise. “I’ve always known she’s capable. But do you think

frowned a little. “Whatever is happening between Astrid and

if Mr. Lampard knew about Astrid’s past…” Bernice trailed off, then gave an awkward laugh.

say all she

her words left room for imagination among the

Bernice mean by that? Did

rich guy

it’s strange, that Dale, a top manager in

a wide network in the industry, she

their secrets, but she’s spreading vague

is Astrid always the target

getting dark.

sat on a rock in the cave, staring at the

Clyde immediately jumped off the rock and ran towards