Her reason.

To her surprise, she found it to be one of her favorite traditional dishes. She looked up at him with a surprised expression, his usually expressionless face revealed a doting smile as he looked back at her.

"I hope you enjoy the Cameroonian cuisine," Aldo said with a grin, clearly pleased by her reaction.

Sarah's lips curled into a smile as she realized the significance of the evening. "You are kidding, right? These are my favorite."

Aldo nodded, his eyes holding a warmth that reached deep within her. "I know. You did mention that in a couple of interviews, yes. I thought it would be nice to bring you here."

Her heart swelled with gratitude. "Aldo, this is incredible. Thank you."

As she took her first bite of Eru, memories of her family and gatherings around the dinner table flooded her mind. The flavors were a journey back to her childhood, each mouthful reminiscent of the love and comfort she had always felt at home. Ndolé followed, each bite a testament to the richness of Camero