Chapter 1229

Ryan didn't want Sherry to be unhappy, but he also didn't like the idea of the New Year's celebration missing Nina's striptease. "Let me think about what to do," he muttered, lowering his head as he walked into the forest. He checked all the traps he had set earlier. Unfortunately, there was nothing in any of them. Ryan felt disappointed that he didn't catch any game. But in the next moment, he was pleasantly surprised to discover three papaya trees nearby. Their branches were heavy with fruits of varying ripeness. Green and yellow papayas dotted the treetops. Ryan was even briefly worried that their combined weight might break the branches. He found a long stick and knocked down a ripe papaya. It fell to the ground with a thud. Ryan sliced it in half with his knife. Then, he scooped out the seeds and ate its sweet, orange flesh. As he ate, he noticed Eloise walking toward the campsite with a bundle on her back. He waved at her excitedly while shouting, "Eloise, over here! Over h