Chapter 558
Thinking about the scene from her dream, Tiffany felt a pang of frustration.
The dream had felt too real, and even though she knew it wasn’t true, she was still upset.
“I don’t want to talk to you anymore!” Tiffany exclaimed.
Richard couldn’t help but laugh a little at her sudden outburst, “Don’t worry,” he said reassuringly. “That wasn’t me. If you ever find yourself in danger, I’d save you, no matter what. Even if it cost me my life.
His tone was steady, his words sincere.
Tiffany blinked, taken aback by the weight of his promise. “What if you can’t save me?” she asked softly.
Without hesitation, Richard reached for her hand, intertwining their fingers.
“Then I’ll stay with you,” he said. “Life or death, heaven or hell, I’ll be by your side, no matter what.”
Tiffany’s heart trembled at his words, a strange warmth spreading through her chest. Richard’s promise stirred something deep inside her, filling the spaces where fear had taken hold with comfort and sweetness.
The deep sea didn’t seem so terrifying anymore.
Tiffany wrapped her arms around Richard’s neck and kissed him softly. “Me too,” she whispered.
As Tiffany leaned back, Richard caught her by the waist, pulling her close. The warmth between them deepened as he kissed her again, slow and passionate. For a long moment, it was just the two of them, lost in their own world.
Eventually, Tiffany pulled back, her cheeks flushed. She playfully smacked his shoulder. Richard let go reluctantly.
Tiffany shot him a glare, but before she could say anything, her stomach growled loudly.
“I’m hungry!” Tiffany declared.
“I’ll make something for you,” Richard replied without hesitation
As he released her, his gaze drifted toward her stomach with an odd expression, almost as if he were thinking. Tiffany’s heart skipped a beat.
Ever since a certain someone had been indulgent last time, Richard seemed to have no self–control. And it was just Tiffany’s luck that her cycle had recently ended. ‘Surely, I can’t be pregnant so soon, right?‘ Tiffany thought.
Lost in thought, Tiffany leaned back in her seat, resting her chin on her hand.
Ten minutes later, Richard brought out two steaming hot meals.
Despite being lightweight and sleek, the yacht was still large and fully equipped. Someone had clearly stocked fresh ingredients before their departure, ensuring they wouldn’t go hungry even on a last–minute trip.
The delicious aroma immediately caught Tiffany’s attention. She took a bite and couldn’t help but praise, “This is amazing!”
The steak was cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful. Even the side dishes were impressive, both in presentation and taste. Tiffany couldn’t help but be surprised. For someone as pampered as Richard, his cooking skills were unexpectedly impressive.
Tiffany had to admit it she’d found a gem.
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Chapter 558
After finishing her meat, Tiffany wiped her mouth, completely satisfied.
They still had a long way to go before reaching the open sea. By her estimation, it would take at least three more hours to get
there.
Tiffany Kelley sighed.
The Blood Lotus, long thought extinct, was said to grow on a mysterious island that appeared only during specific tides. Tiffany remembered her grandfather telling her about it when she was young. He’d explained that you could only find the island by reading the stars and predicting the tides.
Determined, Tiffany gazed at the sky, searching for clues. But after a while, exhaustion overtook her, and she drifted off to sleep.
She woke later to the sound of movement. Rubbing her eyes, she noticed the yacht’s driver leaving in a small speedboat. Confused, she turned to Richard, who lounged on the deck, relaxed and unfazed.
“Why’d you let him leave?” she asked, frowning. “How are we supposed to get back? Who’ll drive the yacht?”
Richard smiled and pointed to the sky. “Look.”
Tiffany followed his gesture, noticing the stars above. Though scattered, a few formed a pattern that looked oddly familiar. “That’s it!” she exclaimed, jumping to her feet. “The star formation! Grandpa told me about this!”
This meant the tide was changing, and the island was about to appear!”
Minutes turned into hours as they waited. Slowly, the seawater shifted, revealing the edges of an island. By dawn, the entire landmass emerged.
“There it is!” Tiffany shouted, pointing.
Richard quickly guided the yacht closer, and the two of them stepped onto the island.
The island was lush with greenery, and Tiffany’s eyes widened as she spotted rare herbs she’d only read about in books. She now understood why Richard had sent the crew away. If anyone else discovered this island, the precious herbs would be harvested to extinction.
The two ventured deeper into the island, searching for the Blood Lotus. The clock was ticking. The tides would eventually rise again, submerging the land until the next rare occurrence.
Tiffany glanced at Richard. “Let’s split up to cover more ground, she suggested.
Richard said, “No need for that.”
Before Tiffany could protest, Richard scooped her up effortlessly and said, “Hold on tight.”
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