Under the romantic moonlight and raging flames, the shadows of the two people intertwined were cast onto the wall. Everything was wonderful and peaceful.
At 7:15 the next morning, Stella Grace woke up and looked to her right. Jasper Milton was awake as well. He supported his head with his arm and looked at her. She smiled and took the initiative to hug him and snuggled into his arms for a while.
“It’s getting cold. You should wear more clothes today,” Jasper said.
“Okay, I’ll get up to make breakfast. I’ll air out the quilt after that. Then, let’s catch some crabs by the sea together. After having lunch, I’ll take a nap while you go hunting. Sounds good?” Stella asked.
Jasper smiled, “Okay.”
He went to wash up first. She wore an extra vest and a windbreaker on top. She had dressed that way so that it would be more convenient for her to catch crabs later.
When she got out of the bedroom, the sun was shining. She took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh air filled with the fragrance of the forest and the sea. Then, she looked towards him.
He stood on the top deck as he worked out. His tall figure and fascinating face were particularly pleasing to the eye.
Stella grinned brightly.
They would live happily ever after. She had dreamed of this day for the longest time. Her heart was full of sweetness.
She went into the kitchen to make breakfast. She used the leftover meat from the night before to make sandwiches.
Looking at the grilled pork on the plate, she remembered the taste of the grilled boar back then. However, this kind of meat couldn’t be eaten too often as it could lead to cardiovascular problems. After consuming too many fatty foods, they should exercise more to accelerate their metabolism.
She placed the sandwiches on the table and set the timer for the carrot soup on the pressure cooker. She then went out of the kitchen.
Jasper was still exercising. She went over and did yoga next to him.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Stella looked into the distance as she stretched, “There is a treadmill in the living room. I’ll buy some barbells next time.”
“Okay. Let’s go to Amsterdam.”
“Why would you choose to settle down in Amsterdam? I thought that you would prefer somewhere like Germany or Africa,” Stella was curious.
“Do you still remember when I invited you to go on a vacation with me to Amsterdam?” Jasper asked.
She remembered that they had gotten into an argument at that time, so the trip was eventually canceled, “Do you have a house in Amsterdam?”
“Yes, and we have more than that. Well, Rotterdam is a port city, and Amsterdam is just an hour away. We could sail there for vacation next time. We will pass through several famous cities on the way. We could stay in one city for a month and then go on to our next destination,” Jasper said with a smile.
“Will it be easy for us to get through customs?” Stella asked.
“Milton Corp has its own docks in many places. It would not be a problem.”
Stella’s eyes darkened.
Milton Corp was his family business. If he were to hand it over to others, he would definitely face a lot of criticism, including from his parents, “Honestly, it doesn’t matter if you keep Milton Corp with you. We could just set the headquarters in Amsterdam. Since we wouldn’t be heading back to A country anymore, those people would not be afraid of you anymore. After all, you wouldn’t be competing with them for the Presidency once you leave.”
“Mm, let’s not worry about all this for now. Let’s deal with it after we go back,” Jasper said with a smile.
They continued working out together. Stella was in a good mood and she started humming a tune.
Jasper enjoyed it, “What song is this?”
“My Beloved,” Stella smiled.
Jasper smiled as well and looked at her with keen eyes, repeating her words, “Alright, my beloved.”
Stella’s heart beat vigorously and her face turned red, “It’s time for breakfast. I’ll go down first.”
“Let’s go together,” He took her hand and walked to the kitchen.
The soup was already cooked, and smoke was coming out from the pressure cooker.
Stella turned off the power and brought two bowls and a ladle over.
Jasper released the pressure from the cooker before opening the lid.
The soup was still bubbling and the carrots had completely dissolved, leaving an intense, thick, and flavorful bright orange liquid.
He scooped the soup into two bowls and placed them on the table. Stella then brought the cutlery and the sandwiches over, “It’s hot, be careful. Wait for a while before you eat.”
He nodded and opened the refrigerator. There was still a whole chicken, a few potatoes, some carrots, and a pack of mushrooms. There were no other fresh ingredients.
“What do you want to cook later? I’ll prepare the ingredients for you,” Jasper said.
She felt warm in her heart, “Let’s have roasted chicken for lunch. Just roast the whole chicken in the oven without cutting it. We can roast some potatoes and carrots on the side It’ll be easy to prepare.”
“I’ll peel and cut the carrots and potatoes then. All that’s left to do is to season them,” Jasper took the carrots and potatoes out of the refrigerator and began to wash them without saying anything else.
“Then I’ll wash our clothes.” She walked into the room, washed their underwear, and hung them out to dry on the top deck.
After that, they continued to have their breakfast.
After breakfast, Stella sailed the boat to the shore and released the ladder. Jasper was the first to get off the boat, with him was a bucket and two small shovels. Jasper then carried her down.
Stella grinned and retrieved the ladder by using a remote control.
The crabs on the beach seemed to have detected their arrival and they started moving quickly. Some of them hid in the sand, while the others ran into the sea immediately.
Jasper put a pair of white gloves on her hands.
The crabs that didn’t have enough time to run away were put into their bucket one after another. It took only an hour for them to fill the whole bucket with crabs.
“It seems that the resources here are much better than that in Stephen’s island,” Stella exclaimed.
“Stephen has lived on that island for more than 20 years and he often went out. As time passes, crabs would become smarter as well, so they will naturally avoid that area. In contrast, this island has been largely uninhabited. The natural predator of crabs are migratory birds, but there are not many of them here. That’s why there are a lot of crabs here,” Jasper explained.
“After we head over to Amsterdam, I will miss this place for sure,” Stella sighed.
“We could just come and stay here for some time every year. I don’t want to get involved in politics anymore. The business of Milton Corp is also on the right track. Thus, I will have time to accompany my wife,” Jasper took her hand and went to the house. He opened the lock to enter and closed the door behind them.
“So, are we going to cook here today?” Stella asked.
“There’s a stove here. There is a lot of firewood in the woodshed and I’ve bought all the seasonings beforehand. I’ll head back to the yacht and bring the ingredients later,” Jasper glanced at the kitchen.
Stella made an ‘okay’ gesture, “I’ll air out the quilt then,” Jasper opened the door and went to the second floor to turn on the electric generator. Then, he switched on the signal transmitter and took out the induction cooker.
While Stella was hanging the quilt, she heard a notification sound on her mobile phone.
She took out her mobile phone and saw that there were calls from Allen, Sean Yaleman, Frederick Addington, Bettany Hadley as well as an unknown caller ID.