"Imagine living alone on some forsaken rock with no family or friends, not even a Wi-Fi signal to keep you company. Could you be happy marooned like that?" Raines said.
Skyler nodded earnestly, "She's not alone, though. She's got her housekeeper for chats, her card games, and hey, she can surround herself with pets. Cats, dogs, you name it. They're great company. In some remote villages in Scandinavia without the internet, people there embrace the simple life. Tanya got sick because she couldn't stop chasing her tail with stress. Only by taking a break on a peaceful isle can she get the rest to recover."
Raines scoffed, "No way can I picture someone being content on a deserted island, living a real life like Robinson Crusoe. Does Tanya have a husband and kids?"
"Yep." Skyler bobbed his head.
"Then she must miss them something fierce, and they're probably aching for her too. The Caribbean has thousands of islands. Do you even know which one she's on?"
"No clue." Skyler shook his head. "My dad sent her to that island for her good. She's made some pretty bad mistakes. If she wasn't there, she'd be behind bars. Unless Geoffrey turns over a new leaf, she won't get a chance at forgiveness."
Raines raised an eyebrow, continuing, "She's your family. Don't you care about her at all?"
"Of course, I do," Skyler nodded, "That's why I don't want her in jail. I hope she lives out her days on that little Caribbean island. Whether she comes back depends on Geoffrey. If he can repent, maybe dad will let her off the hook and they can be reunited."
Raines gave a sly grin, "Aren't you afraid you'll end up on some deserted Caribbean island too one day?"
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