Chapter 37

Nelson stood by the open-air kitchenette, preparing a delicious meal for Maiari. The salty breeze played with the strands of his hair, and the distant laughter of children playing by the shore served as a soothing backdrop to the evening.

Nelson had always been a fast learner, and his time spent in America had broadened his culinary skills. Today, he was cooking one of Maiari's favorite dishes, a savory seafood pasta that he had perfected over time. The ingredients were fresh, plucked from the sea just hours before, and the aroma of garlic and herbs filled the air.

Maiari, her radiant smile ever present, sat at a rustic wooden table nearby, her feet buried in the cool sand. Aunt Daisy, Uncle Mike, Jasmine, and Marissa were also present, adding to the cheerful atmosphere. They chatted and laughed as they awaited the meal, the bond between them growing stronger with each passing day.

Nelson skillfully tossed the al dente pasta in a pan, the sizzling sound of the seafood mingling with th