Chapter 301

Freya tied her blouse into a pouch. The other women joined in, carefully gathering small fish and putting them inside the pouch. Meanwhile, she discovered an abundance of watercress by the riverbank. She plucked them before rinsing them in the river. Watercress would go perfectly in a fish stew! This also alleviated their need to forage further for additional food. Nina led the way, followed by Sherry and Eloise, with Freya going last. The first three women each had a wooden stick in their hands, swaying them left and right to the rhythm as they joyfully sang. It was the first time such melodious tunes had graced the deserted island. The singing soon reached the camp. It drew the attention of Ryan and Camelia. They set their tasks aside and welcomed the return of the women. As he listened to the tunes, Ryan felt a surge of happiness. "It sounds like they've had quite a bountiful harvest! I have underestimated them. We finally won't get hungry tonight!" Camelia, however, foun