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She watched as the sky turned from dark to bright. As the sun rose, Madison strolled around the island.
Everyone was nice to her. They enthusiastically invited her into their homes for breakfast. They also thanked her for delivering some supplies.
Jerry went out even earlier than Madison. He sat by the beach as he doodled with the art supplies she bought.
His youthful and handsome face was filled with excitement. “Ms. Madison, how’s this?”
He had never formally learned to draw before, but he was talented beyond belief.
His black and white drawings in the past were amazing enough. So now that he could color them, they looked even better. Madison nodded, feeling comforted. “You draw very well.”
If such talent could be coupled with more knowledge, Jerry would be able to achieve big things in the future.
“You taught me well, Ms. Madison. Will you keep staying on the island?” Jerry’s eyes gleamed when he looked at her. “Yes,” Madison replied uneasily. She didn’t know how long she could stay here.
She didn’t know which would come first, Hunter or death.
“Ms. Madison, you don’t look too good. You’ve been upset for the past few days too. Are you worried about Connor?”
“He can eat and sleep whenever he wants, and people serve him every day. There’s nothing for me to worry about.”
The next few days remained peaceful. No suspicious people arrived at the island. Madison’s tense mind slowly relaxed.
The sea zone was huge here, and they were on an uncharted island. Other than the locals, no one knew that this island existed.
Even if Hunter tried to use drones, the wind and snow were harsh at sea. It wouldn’t be able to fly far under such horrible weather.
At least Hunter wouldn’t be able to find her anytime soon.
The smile returned to Madison’s face. She had already made plans. After she endured the length of Hunter’s patience, the mastermind would have run out of patience too.
Madison found her purpose here. Every day, she taught the children how to read. She also taught Jerry to draw.
Sometimes, she would learn how to make shoes from Martha under the warm sun.
Jack would go fishing with the villagers. Sometimes, they would return only after a few days. Every time they came back, their boats would be full.
Under the rays of the setting sun, everyone relished the joy of harvest. But Madison noticed something off about Jack’s hand.
“Were you hurt?”
Jack subconsciously hid his hand behind his back. He replied in a low voice, “It’s nothing.”
She forced his hand out. She found a large wound on his palm, and blood was streaming from it.
As Madison stared at Jack, he looked away in embarrassment. He explained, “It’s a small cut. I accidentally cut my hand when 1 was reeling in a huge fish.”
“It’s a huge wound. How can it be a small cut?”
Fortunately, she had bought a first aid kit when buying supplies last time. “Come with me.”
Under the sunset, the two sat down by the door. Madison patiently bandaged his wounds. The golden rays fell upon Jack’s mask, giving him a warm glow.
“Be careful next time.” Madison put the first aid kit away. She noticed that he was still staring at the bandaged wound.
“What’s the matter? Is the bandage loose?”
“No.”
The man raised his head. The sun tinted his black eyes with a faint light. His voice also sounded a little gentler.
“You’re the first person to have bandaged my wounds.”
Madison calmly looked away. She didn’t know where Jack came from. The people on the island didn’t know about his past either.
While she was lost in thought, Jack grabbed her hand. “What are you doing?” she asked.
“I’m giving you a present as thanks.”
Jack swiftly led her into the forest. There was a treehouse in the forest, which Jerry showed her two days ago.
Jack swept the fallen leaves away. Then, he led her into the underground secret base.
It was completely dark underground, so Jack lit an oil lamp. The warm glow brightened up the whole base. When Madison saw the things stored there, she was shocked.
“Are these all yours?” she asked, pointing at the firearms and weapons hanging on the wall.
The man responded in a low voice without explaining too much. Grabbing a small handgun, he placed it in Madison’s hand.
“The truth always sides with the strong. No matter what happens in the future, you need a weapon to protect yourself.”
Touching the heavy gun, Madison had a nervous look on her face. She gulped. “You’re giving this to me?”
Under the mask, Jack’s dark eyes gleamed earnestly. He said in a cold voice, “If you can’t escape, I hope that it’ll be your final way out.”
He pointed the gun at his chest. “Remember this spot and pull the trigger. It only takes one shot.”
He knew about her waking up from nightmares every night. He was quiet, but it didn’t mean that he didn’t care.
“If you don’t want to have nightmares, you just have to end it at its source.”
Madison nodded, frightened.
“Come, I’ll teach you how to use it.” Even though Jack was injured, it didn’t affect his movements at all.
As he explained, he took the gun apart. “Before using the gun, you have to understand it so that you won’t accidentally hurt yourself.”
“Got it.”
Madison didn’t decline his kindness. She didn’t know what troubles she would face in the future.
She was physically too weak, so it was nice to have a way to protect herself.
Soon, she learned how to take the gun apart and reassemble it. A surprised look flashed across Jack’s eyes.
“Well done. Let’s try using it next.”
He took Madison to the shooting range. “See that bullseye? Aim at it and shoot.”
It was Madison’s first time holding a gun. She wasn’t sure if she was excited or scared, but her arms wouldn’t stop trembling.
Then, she felt the man’s warm chest leaning against her body. Jack put his arms around her from behind, as if embracing her.
He placed his palm on her hand, saying, “Don’t be afraid. Find the target, then shoot. Like this…..”
The piercing sound of the gun exploded in Madison’s ears, threatening to rip her eardrums. The sound was so shocking that her heart almost stopped when she heard it in person.
She stood where she was, feeling numb. There was a dazed expression on her face as she shivered uncontrollably.
“Like this. Get it?” The man’s warm breath reached her ears, pulling Madison’s thoughts back to reality.
It was only then that Madison realized something. Jack’s posture looked like he was hugging her, and even his palms were placed firmly on the back of her hands.
Madison subconsciously tried to move away, but Jack moved faster than her.
In a mere second, Jack had already stepped away and put some distance between them.
His voice was uniquely low and hoarse. He said, “Try it. Remember, don’t panic, and don’t tremble. You have to aim properly.
“If you have the resolve to use this gun on that person, there’s nothing else to fear. Either you or him will die, so you have to be firm. Being nice won’t help you.”
Jack’s words were sharp, but he was right. It was true that all her failures were caused by her softheartedness. She was too weak.
She had allowed Andrea, Hunter, or even random strangers to take advantage of her. When she thought of that, her gaze slowly grew determined. She lifted her arms again.
“Yes, that’s it. Be more determined. If you don’t have the resolve, you’ll still be the one getting hurt next time. Remember your past.”
With a bang, Madison fired the gun. Her arms turned numb. She wasn’t used to the strong recoil yet.
Even though she didn’t hit the bullseye, she managed to hit the target.
“Well done. You have to believe in yourself.”
Jack stood behind her again, adjusting her posture. Then, he said softly in her ear, “Madison, may you be your own sun in the future.
“You won’t need to borrow light from anyone else. You were born with wings, so you should be soaring in the sky. Don’t stay on the ground any further.”
Madison looked at the target in the distance. She pretended that it was her current self.
She didn’t know when it started, but her brilliant self had turned meek. She couldn’t do anything but be controlled by others.
Not just Hunter, but even Madison herself hated what she looked like right now.
Shooting forward, the bullet hit the bullseye.
“See? This is what you should be like.” Jack let go of her. “There isn’t much here, but we do have plenty of bullets.”
Looking at Jack, Madison had the urge to ask him about his identity.
When she thought that everyone had their secrets, Madison changed her mind. She said softly, “Thanks.”
For the next few days, she would be here every day. Jack didn’t hide anything either. He taught her lots of ways and skills to fight.
He even took her to hunt wild rabbits and chickens in the mountains. Madison was a smart person. She was quick to pick up new skills, even shooting.
In just a few days, she could already hunt on her own.
She couldn’t bring herself to hurt the rabbits at first, but now, she could skin them skillfully. She also cleaned fish and roasted them over an open fire.
This was a life she had never experienced before. Jack seemed very experienced in survival skills. So, both his face and past were intriguing.
Days like this caused her to forget her anxiety and the fear she had of Hunter.
Every day, she would roam the mountains with Jack. She felt that her body had gotten much stronger.
It was different from when it used to suffer from the side effects of chemotherapy. Back then, she would start gasping for breath after picking up pace a little.