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Will — Chapter 63
Overview
Will retreats to the Folly bathroom after Jules humiliates him with cake, fearing she may have uncovered something. He reflects on lifelong pressure from his father and his reliance on his charm to control perceptions. Determined to regain control, he prepares to return—just as the power fails again.
Summary
Will escapes to the Folly bathroom after Jules smears cake over his face. Battling the wind to get there, he welcomes the brief isolation to regain composure. The humiliation stings, especially under his father’s watchful, judgmental gaze that recalls years of withheld approval.
Will fears Jules might have discovered something damaging, though he tries to rationalize her outburst as anger over the ushers’ earlier antics. He resolves that, if necessary, he can persuade her otherwise, counting on his practiced ability to charm and mislead.
Studying his reflection, Will reassures himself that his good looks mask his stress and give him the edge over rivals like Johnno. Determined to return and reassert control over the evening, he readies himself—when the lights suddenly fail, plunging him back into the island’s chaos.
Who Appears
- WillThe groom; humiliated by the cake incident, worries Jules suspects him, recalls his father’s disdain, and relies on his charm before the lights go out.
- JulesThe bride; smears cake on Will, prompting his fear she has worked something out about him.
- Will’s fatherObserves Will with grim satisfaction, embodying lifelong judgment and lack of approval that haunts Will.
- JohnnoMentioned as a rival benchmark; Will believes his charm ensures victory over Johnno.