Nelson, feigning ignorance of her distress, suggested, “Let's head back home."

Gently cradling Annis, he mentioned, “I've arranged for them to make your most loved dishes. You probably missed our home's cooking a lot while in Azmar, didn't you?"

"Yes, I've missed it tremendously," she replied.

"You've always had a big appetite for tasty food ever since you were little," Nelson remarked affectionately.

Annis, touched by his thoughtful words, felt tears welling up.