I held Zoe, patting her back gently, and said, "Don't be afraid. New rescuers will come soon!"
Meanwhile, Leo's face was pale.
I noted Leo's reaction, becoming increasingly wary. Previously, everyone had maintained some restraint because we all believed that rescue would come soon, and societal morals and laws still held sway over us. Now, knowing we might never leave this island, who knew what crazy things Leo might do?
I tried to stay calm, comforting Zoe and the other women while thinking of a plan. Suddenly, I had an idea. "We could build a bamboo raft and sail out to sea. There are many small islands around the place where we were shipwrecked. Some might even be inhabited!"
As soon as I finished speaking, the girls stopped crying and looked at me with excitement and hope.
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