Chapter 189

The monkey's comical reaction elicited hearty laughter from everyone. Amidst the laughter, Ryan noticed Camelia's eyes seemed to betray concern. Perhaps due to a stroke of luck, the rain stopped after dinner. To hasten their return to civilization, Sherry, Eloise, Nina, and Freya gathered in an open space and lit a large bonfire. The flames roared, illuminating the sky. The ladies gathered around the fire, laughing, singing, and dancing as if tomorrow would indeed be the day they returned. Ryan noticed Camelia sitting on a stump, looking thoughtfully at them. "What's wrong?" he asked as he stood beside Camelia. "You seem like you're not too keen on returning to modern society. Are you worried that you won't see me anymore after we return?" Originally intending to tease Camelia, Ryan instead earned a disdainful look from her. "Yes, you're the only man on this deserted island, but I haven't stooped to the level of being interested in you, so don't flatter yourself." Ryan had to d