Chapter 43

"Sam, the grilled fish is ready," Beatrice brought her creation, still emitting smoke. She grilled the fish that Ute brought on the makeshift grill Sam had made. The night slowly descended as Beatrice and Sam enjoyed it together. There wasn't much conversation between them. Mostly, Beatrice asked questions and talked about her life.

Meanwhile, Sam responded with a slight grin. Hearing Beatrice's happy voice was enough to fill him with energy.

"Well, it seems like you've learned a lot about cooking from Ute, huh?"

"So that my dishes are always eaten with gusto by you, Sam."

Did Beatrice not know that her wide smile already touched Sam's heart? The sparkle in her eyes shone brightly. Her face radiated happiness. Under the multitude of scattered stars, the dark night sky, and the perfectly round moonlight, for some reason, Sam wanted Beatrice right now.

"Let's postpone eating." Sam immediately took the plate of grilled fish, leaving Beatrice surprised and