Lily kept searching nearby and managed to catch a few octopuses, along with some crabs and shellfish.
She was constantly worried about Jackson, keeping an eye on his whereabouts, afraid he might suddenly get the idea to steal a pirate ship.
Such an impossible task shouldn't even cross his mind; failure would mean no turning back, and she didn't want the captain to meet an untimely end.
If Jackson were gone, the good days for the three women would be over. No matter what, Jackson couldn't entertain such thoughts, Lily kept telling herself while secretly observing him.
It made Lily feel like she was both a father and a mother, worrying herself sick over Jackson.
Fortunately, Jackson was completely absorbed in the thrill of fishing, seemingly having forgotten about the pirate ship, which
