Seeing Lisa quietly brooding, Lily decided not to bother her and walked forward, her thoughts a jumble. They had met because of an unfortunate event; if they ever left this place, would they still remember each other? The thought of parting in the future made Lily's spirits sink. She even hoped they could stay here forever and live together, a thought that gave Lily quite a shock. Jackson returned to the small treehouse and found only Bethany there, nestled in the shade of the treehouse, sleeping soundly. He looked around but didn't see Lily or Lisa. Jackson slowed his pace, walked to the pot, put the large lobster into it, picked up some sun-dried branches nearby, gathered them together, and lit a fire to prepare lunch. Bethany, who didn't dare sleep too soundly alone, quickly open

