As a result, Stevenson and his family (wife Fanny and Isobel's brother, Lloyd Osbourne) sailed to Hawaii to release Strong. Strong was invited to go island hopping in the South Pacific with the Stevenson family, leaving Isobel and their son in Hawaii. Once the Strong and Stevensons were settled in Vailima, Samoa, Strong had an affair with a Samoan woman.
This led to Stevenson and his family (Fanny and Lloyd Osbourne) traveling to Hawaii to release Strong. Strong was allowed to travel throughout the South Pacific islands with the Stevenson family, while Isobel and their son stayed in Hawaii. Once they were settled in Vailima, Samoa, Strong formed a romantic connection with a Samoan woman.