Chapter 315
The Remorseful Brothers
Chapter 315 Jimny way taidâback and easygoing, exuding a vibe that reminded people of life in Dravena Isley However, Madelane noticed occasional traces of helplessness in his expression, which left her unsure of the kind of life he had been leading all k was strent with plenty o ty of fishing gear.
The boat they boarded wasnât small, and the deck was Bricks the three of them being foreigners, there was another foreigner aboard from Dravena Hes. He had tanned skin and sprike with such a heavy accent that his speech was unintelligible, Jimmy exchanged a few words with the man, and the boat began heading out to sea Gavin, always quick to make himself at home, sat on the deck and fullled with the fishing gear. Fishing our own meal does have a unique appeal, but I seriously doubt we can catch any fishâ.
âTo this what weâre having for breakfast today?
The captain walked over and runtered something while parting a bambino basket on the deck. Cavin walked over, opened it, and his eyes lit up at the sight of the fresh seafood inside. âSo, itâs already prepared! Time to fire up the grill!â
grill out the deck and also cooked some seafond stew over charcoal. Jimmy chuckled but said nothing more. He set up a His movements were nts were smooth, as if he were used to this way of life. Before long, everything was grad Madeline sat on a small stool, watching the seafood on the grill sizzle and release a delicious aroma. She took a sniff and praised, âIt smells amazing Jimmy sprinkled some seasonings over the food. âWait until we catch something big laterâthen youâll really be in for a treat. Right now, these are just the small fry.â
Gavin, who wasnât one for fishing, joked, âThereâs probably some beginnerâs luck buff for this, right? I have a feeling Iâm going to do pretty well todayâ
The salty sea breeze blew as the he sun climbed higher in the sky, er visible.
Madeline looked out at the deep blue sea, then turned back. The shore they had left behind was no longer She didnât often travel by boat, but to her surprise, she adapted quickly. Some people get seasick, but thankfully, she wasnât one of them âI also brought some diving gear. Want to dive later Iâve heard thereâs a sunken ship around here. There might even be treasure at the bottom of the seaâ Jimmy gestured toward the surrounding waters. Every year, quite a few divers drown here. Since people have been risking their lives to see the sights down there, it must be pretty spectacular. Otherwise, why would they take such risks?â
Gavin scoffed, wrinkling his nose in distaste. âWhat kind of logic is that? I say the seaâs beautiful, and you respond by pointing out that people drowned here? You really know how to kill the mood.â
âWhat I mean is, itâs mysterious and beautiful here,â Jimmy âSo, things worth risking your life for are all the is definitely worth risking my life for corrected.
e more captivating?â Gavin frowned, then suddenly changed the subject. âWell, then my dear Maddie Jimmy, disgusted by his cheeky words, placed a bunch of skewers of grilled seafood onto Madelineâs plate, and said, âMaddie, donât listen to his nonsense. Men may say sweet things, but most of them behave otherwise.â
Madeline obediently are her food She found that the seafood, fresh and grilled in under twenty minutes, was indeed deliciousâtender and flavorful, with no fishy taste.
She didnât eat seafood often, but now her appetite was fully aroused.
Jimmy served them bowls of seafood stew. âDravena Isles are not bad either. The coastlines are similar to this, but more lively, with a lot of local delicaciesâthough not always the cleanest...
He chuckled and continued. âIâve been to the other countries there before. The religious atmosphere there is pretty intense.
There are plenty of beautiful women and handsome men too, but the heat is unbearable. Itâs hot all year round. They grow coffee trees, com, and some crops that, if handled well, are more valuable than goldâ
Gavin look a bite of his stew and asked, âAre you talking about poppy or marijuana?â ||
my didnât deny it. âYeahâ
Jimmy Madeline looked at him seriously. âJimmy, you know those things are bad. As medicine, they can save lives. But when misused, they can destroy Chapter 313 pressed his lips together. âHow someone chooses to use such things is up to them. If they can resist temptation, faintly as only a matter of time.â
A heaviness settled over Madeline. She couldnât understand how he could speak so casually about such things. âJimmy se destruction of their âMaddie, God doesnât care whether I live or die. Iâve long been abandoned by the heavens. No one ever taught me how to be a good personâ Jimmy passed, a mocking smile playing on his lips. If someoneâs destined for heaven, someone else has to go to hell, night!â
âWho says no one cares whether you live or die! We all care!â Madeline frowned. âI donât want you to go to hell. Why canât you aim for heaven! Jamany, where are these thoughts coming from! If youâre feeling lost or overwhelmed, you can talk to us. Donât bottle it upâit only harm you.â
Madeline was beginning to realize that Jimmy might have gone down a very dark path.
She felt a mixture of sorrow and helplessness, knowing she wasnât in a position to lecture him.
After all, only Jimmy truly knew the ups and downs of his life. As an outsider, she knew nothing and had no right to judge him.
âDo you really care about whether I live or die! Jimmy stared across the grill at Madeline bathed in the warmth of the sunlight, his expression distant and wistful. âIf I end up in hell. Iâll watch you ascend to heaven, Maddie, even God cant take away a sinnerâs right and freedom to bless an angel.â
Madeline snorted. 1 donât need your blessingsâI want you to come with me.
Jimmy shook his head. He wouldnât go with her.
He was destined for a darker path, and he had no intention of dragging her along Jimmy, you once promised me youâd be a good person, true to your own heart, Madeline said.
Jimmy reached out and ruffled her hair. âI am keeping my promise. I am true to my heart.â
Hearing him say that. Madeline bit her lip and relaxed her furrowed brow. She thought. Since Jimmy said so, then perhaps his situ have imagined Maybe thereâs a lot I donât quite understand Maybe thereâs a lot she doesnât quite get.
situation isnât what i âAlright, alright, letâs not talk about it anymoreâ Madeline changed the subject. Your barbecue is burnt. Look at that those squid skewers a ruined and inedible.â
are Gavin, who had been distracted by their conversation, snapped back to reality. âYeah, Jimmy! You canât even focus on grilling:
what were y thinking? Youâre being punishedâyouâll have to wait for the next round to eat. Whatever isnât burnt is mine and Maddieâs you Jimmy stood up to get more skewers. I grab some chilled beer and drinks. You guys keep an eye on the fire.
With that, he walked off the deck and disappeared into the cabin Madeline felt a nudge at her elbow and looked over at Gavin with suspicion.
Gavin sighed. âCalebâs tried to talk him out of it before, but it didnât work. Heâs just like Wesleyâalways flirting with danger. Maybe you shouldnât By 100 much. Letâs enjoy our trip and make the most of the presem.â
*No. Madeline shook her head confidently. I have a feeling Jimny would never do anything truly bad. Didnât you say before that his mother died young because of drugs He should hate those things more than anyone