“The little glutton’s probably panicking right about now,” Jackson said with a grin, picturing Bethany’s impatient little pout.
Lily laughed softly. “Oh, definitely. You know how she is—once she sees fruit, she’ll snatch it before anyone else even gets a taste.”
They shared a knowing smile, then Jackson lifted the bamboo basket and started back toward the cave.
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“Where’s the captain? Why’s he taking so long? The fish are about to burn,” Bethany grumbled, standing at the cave entrance, pouting as she peered out anxiously. She looked for all the world like a wife waiting for her husband to come home.
“Relax,” Lisa said with a chuckle. “He knows what he’s doing. Probably off finding something extra for you to eat.”
Bethany puffed her cheeks, still restless. “Next time I’m going with h
