Alice Astley answered lightly and I handed her the roasted meat slices. I handed her the sauce and introduced it, "It tastes better when dipped in it."

She smiled, did it, then nodded and commented that I had a point, "Not bad."

When it was getting dark, Alice ordered us to leave already. "My house is small and I can't accommodate both of you. I have enough to eat and drink, so just go home."

Jordan Astley smiled and after saying goodbye, he pulled me into the car.

On the way back to the villa, I stared at the scenery outside the window in a daze.

Looking at the twinkling...